In an apparent jab at the author of a bill banning picketing at some private homes, members of Occupy Atlanta rallied outside a midtown condo building Wednesday, April 4th. Campaign disclosures indicate that’s where Gwinnett County Republican State Senator Don Balfour stays at times during the legislative session.
Balfour sponsored the bill to limit picketing. SB 469 passed the Senate, but died in the House last week, during the final days of the session. Calls and messages to Senator Balfour were not returned by deadline.
Even as they celebrated, members of Occupy Atlanta were trying to figure out how to maintain the momentum, and the publicity, they established last summer and fall. LaDie Mansfield, who pronounces her first name “Lady,” is a member of Occupy Atlanta. She told WABE the group is still planning its strategy for this summer, but foreclosures will remain a central focus.
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