Occupy LA Update!

 

Occupy LA Update – Topangans are in The House!

 
Topanga residents are still participating in Occupy LA at LA City Hall, and will be there for as long as it takes to build a democratic movement to combat corporate power.  Topangans are actively involved in this movement, participating in actions and serving on committees including: Action, Facilitation, Social Service, Education (aka People’s Collective University), Coordination, and in the Occupy The Hood General Assembly.  Most committees meet daily at 4 or 5:30 pm and the General Assembly meets nightly at 7:30 pm on the South Lawn by the City Hall steps. The best way for Topangans to actively particulate at Occupy LA is to participate in actions and on committees.  
 
For example, Occupy LA members (many from Topanga) filled the City Council Chambers to weight in on a City Council resolution to end corporate personhood. As result of our input the proposed resolution was strengthened and will serve as an example to other cities around the country. This resolution will be voted on December 7th.  The weekend of November 5th and 6th began with a highly successful national “Bank Transfer Day” resulting in thousands of people in L.A alone closing their bank accounts and moving their money to credit unions and community banks. There were also speakers from the ACLU, National Lawyers Guild, L.A. Times Columnist Robert Scheer and others. A general strike and action to close Los Angeles ports is also being organized with active participation from truckers and dock workers.
 
For updated information on how to get involved in Occupy LA go to www.occupylosangeles.org. or call Julie Levine on her cell phone: 310-463-3016.
 
There is always a need for donations of money, blankets, tents, sleeping bags, tarps, food, and water proof gear. We hope to see you there!