A Civic Gathering at Groundfloor on What Matters Most

Oakland is full of wisdom — and people ready to act. What’s missing is a space to listen deeply, identify the problems that matter most, and collaborate across lines to solve them.

This gathering is the first step in a broader community-led civic process. Together, we’ll:
• Share what really matters to you, as an Oaklander
• Explore what’s possible across neighborhoods, backgrounds, and sectors
• Experience and experiment with inclusive practices and tools
(like this interactive Pol.is survey > https://bit.ly/OaklandCivicSolutions2025)
• Discover opportunities to meet with community members, leaders, media, and policymakers.

Facilitated by a local team of community organizers and civic innovators, we invite you to come and be heard. This is not a listening session— come ready to build something together.

Whether you’re a resident, activist, small biz owner, journalist, policymaker, or just someone who cares — your voice belongs here.

We aim to create a welcoming and transformative space where people feel heard, discover shared priorities, and want to build toward solutions together. Join us at the beginning — your voice shapes this ongoing experiment in real democracy for the East Bay.

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Event hosted by Real Democracy & East Bay Civic Hub. Let’s find out what matters, and build from the ground floor.

Event is free and open to all local attendees. You don’t do not need to be a member of Groundfloor to attend, and welcome you as a guest.

Snacks to be provided.