Oakland Civic Friendship Circle: A Civic Hub Gathering 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:

• Surface what really matters to Oaklanders — no pre-set agenda

• Use inclusive tools (like Pol.is) to map shared priorities

• Begin co-creating solutions across neighborhoods, backgrounds, and sectors

• Prepare for follow-up meetings with media, policymakers, and city leadership

Facilitated by a local team including community organizers and civic innovation leaders, this is not a listening session — it’s a building session.

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

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 to attend, and welcome you as a guest.

Snacks to be provided.