Following the Sudo Room norms of transparency - a value I hold in high regard and try to practice to the best of my ability - I am forwarding the invitation I received below from the Bryan Parker 2014 Oakland mayoral race campaign.

I have spoken with the campaign previously about the importance of tech policy to the future of economic development in downtown oakland. i have not contributed financially to the campaign - but feel comfortable sharing at this point that I am seriously considering supporting his candidacy. the fact that Bryan Parker made history by being the first candidate to crowdsource his initial fundraising seems like a significant acknowledgement and suggests to me an awareness of the power of peer production.

they are interested in holding a roundtable discussion sometime within the next couple months on the subject of innovation and technology.

i mentioned sudo room as a potential venue for this event and was planning on trying to move this discussion forward at the event tonight.

it is my intention to make the case that oakland's edge could and should be openness and co-operation in the further development.

i believe that there is a role municipal government can play in making this happen, in terms of both strategic investments and administrative regulations.

From: "Bryan Parker" <host@invite.pingg.com>
Subject: Bryan Parker has invited you to First 700 Club Event
Date: September 25, 2013 5:21:47 PM PDT
To: eddan <eddan@eddan.com>
Reply-To: Bryan Parker <usm@brightlineconsulting.com>

You have been invited by Bryan Parker to First 700 Club Event.

Dear Friends,

It is with deep appreciation that I thank you for your generous support of my campaign for Mayor of Oakland 2014. I am honored to welcome you to our 700 Club, a network of high-profile leaders in business, tech and philanthropy who share our vision for moving Oakland Forward. You are invited to attend first of the 700 Club event-series at my home 59 Bay Forest Drive, Oakland on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 6:30-8:00 PM.

This 700 Club event will feature special guest speaker Phil Tagami who will lead our discussion around the theme of safety in Oakland. Enjoy the culinary delights of Chef Robert Dorsey III and engage our collective expertise to improve our city.

Please feel free to invite a like-minded friend to attend and share in advancing Oakland Forward. Please RSVP to Danielle.Bersen@gmail.com.

DATE
October 1st, 2013, 6:30pm
LOCATION
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