Proposal to Ban Running Wolf from the Omni Commons

Submitted by Laura, 6/14/17

PROPOSAL: Running Wolf has continually disregarded posted Omni Commons rules despite being warned both verbally and in writing. These violations include using the Omni for personal storage and sleeping. His behavior is volatile and at times constitutes harassment. He should be permanently banned from entering the Omni. If we pass this proposal, we will need to make a plan to prevent Running Wolf from vandalizing the Omni in retribution.

REASONS: In our most recent basement clean out, I found a large duffle bag with items that appeared to belong toRunning Wolf hidden in a pile of other stuff. I placed it in the pile of items to be hauled, but it disappeared before the hauler came. There is currently a dresser in the den that contains clothes and other personal affects that I believe are his. There have been multiple occasions in the past when I have placed warning notes on piles of personal belongings in the den/computer area that appeared to belong to him. These notes have included the reminder that personal storage is not allowed at the Omni.

Daniel has seen Running Wolf sleeping in the den area twice in the past 2 weeks. He wrote up what happened in an email, referring to Running Wolf as "a person":

"Today I arrived to OC about 7AM and when checking the areas where I may wanted to work, I came across a person sleeping by the computers. This is the same person I have found about 12 days earlier late night wrapped up in what I said it was a blanket (can be a sleeping bag). 

Anyhow, because I felt unsafe to wake the person up by myself, and since I have seen  (anonymous) downstairs in CCL, I went to check with (anonymous) about what should we do. We ended up going upstairs and wake this person up, and remind him that Omni its not a place to sleep.

(Anonymous) had to clap his hands hard about 4-5 fives to get him to wake up. This person quickly claimed he was not sleeping, even though he was rolled up with blanket (or sleeping bag). -This person increased his tone of voice and tried to change the subject. He continue talking loud, even after we have left him alone." (Daniel agreed to have his email included in this proposal)

Running Wolf has also violated our Statement of Solidarity. He recently was observed shouting "Fuck immigrants! This is my land" within earshot of several people, at least 2 of whom were immigrants. This constitutes harassment, and is one example of how he creates a hostile environment. In addition, when he is asked to reconsider his behavior or is reminded of the rules, he often yells at the person in a threatening and derogatory manner, expressing a sense of entitlement to exemption from the agreements of the community.

His presence in the den/shared computer area discourages other people from using the area because he leaves the area he uses dirty. He speaks loudly and aggressively, disturbing people working in the area around him, and sometimes arguing with them. He continues to need reminding to speak in a normal tone even after being asked multiple times.

Unlike most members of the Omni community, Running Wolf contributes almost nothing, often not picking up after himself or helping others who are working on Omni related tasks around him.

Running Wolf's attitude toward the Omni is that the rules don't apply to him and that he doesn't need to contribute anything to our community. Requests to change his behavior are met with hostility.

I propose that he be permanently banned.

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