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Nighttime protest ban just seems like another method to silence community.

The message that Oakland government is sending to the community is that they would rather continue with doing the business of the city than allow the community to communicate how they feel about what is happening around them.

May 27, 2015
A conversation with Latonda Simmons…

You may think that all a city clerk does is read the names of public speakers. No, they are so much more! Find out about our own Oakland City Clerk and how she is making it easier for you to participate in city government.

January 22, 2014
Oakland Redistricting Meetings..TDL Summary.

Oakland is redrawing their city council boundaries..get the low-down and find out how you can particpate!

September 8, 2013
Oakland Rising and Redistricting.

Oakland Rising opens house to celebrate their success and share with the community opportunities to shape the political landscape. Also, learn how you can help with mapping city council districts.

September 2, 2013
Notes on effective #Oakland protests.

Yes we are angry over the George Zimmerman verdict, but lets not waste money and energy on protests that just cause damage. Read what Kazu Haga, from Postive Peace Warrior Network has to say about effective organizing.

July 16, 2013
Email to City Govt re Community Meetings

I was asked to write to city council my suggestions on including community at Oakland city public safety meetings. I wrote one and now I am sharing it with the public. Let me know what you think?

February 17, 2013
My response to Kernighan email.

CM Kernighan sent an email to constituents. I wrote a response. Check it out. 🙂

January 20, 2013
Open Government: OpenOakland, CityCamp and Me.

What is open government? A tutorial, summary, synopsis in layman’s terms of how city government, technology and community can mix. While you are at it learn about how you can be involved.

November 28, 2012
California Proposition #37

I am reviewing the 11 propositions to be considered in California’s November 2012 election. Only 3 weeks away! For this post it’s Proposition 37.. genetically modified food labeling! Are you ready..let’s go!

October 18, 2012
California Proposition #36

I’m reviewing all of the state propositions that will be on the California Ballot in November. Today’s post goes over Proposition 36: Amending the Three Strikes Law! Are you ready? Let’s go!

October 10, 2012

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