Since they wouldn't give us more time to talk, OSD had written up a very intelligent and concise speech. Jersey, the woman who spoke on everyone's behalf then led a Mic Check, and the entire statement was read by about 100 Occupiers!!! It was the most amazing activist moment I have ever experienced. Goosebumps and a lump in my throat. It was beautiful.

However, about midway through the reading, almost the entire City Council got up and walked out. Big hat tip to Councilwoman Marti Emerald, however -- she not only stayed throughout the entire presentation, but she told the cameraman to turn and film us. She was also trying to keep her colleagues in the room. Please go to her website and give her some love!!

The only video I have so far is posted on an Occupier's Facebook Page; if any more video turns up I'll add it. You really, really must see it.

I am also trying to get text of the statement that was read; I'll post as soon as I can.

Here are the members' emails & phone numbers, and what they did (to the best of my knowledge) during the statement:

District 1



WALKED OUT



Councilmember Sherri Lightner



619.236.6611



Email: sherrilightner@sandiego.gov

District 2



NOT PRESENT/NOT SURE



Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer



619.236.6622



Email: kevinfaulconer@sandiego.gov

District 3



NOT PRESENT/Intentionally left before OSD statement



Councilmember Todd Gloria



619.236.6633



Email: toddgloria@sandiego.gov

District 4



WALKED OUT



Council President Tony Young



619.236.6644



Email: anthonyyoung@sandiego.gov

District 5



WALKED OUT



Councilmember Carl DeMaio



619.236.6655



Email: carldemaio@sandiego.gov

District 6



WALKED OUT



Councilmember Lorie Zapf



619.236.6666



Email: loriezapf@sandiego.gov

District 7



STAYED IN SUPPORT!!!



Councilmember Marti Emerald



619.236.6677



Email: martiemerald@sandiego.gov

District 8



NOT SURE



Councilmember David Alvarez



619.236.6688



Email: davidalvarez@sandiego.gov

WOOHOO!!! Top of the wreck list - holy cow!!

Thanks to all the great dedicated occupiers of OCCUPY SAN DIEGO!!! Keep up the fight!!

YouTube video... but unfortunately I still can't find video of the walkout. all of them so far have been focused on the crowd at the moment council walked out. I will keep searching!!!!

Important update: I want to be very clear!!

None of the videos I have posted show the walkout because it happened during the mic check

The only vids I can find are focused on the crowd during the walkout, not on the council.

I will keep looking for video... It did happen. I was there.