Oakland, CA, Mayoral Candidate Plans to Take Bitcoin Donations

January 15, 2014 2:18 PM EST
Wednesday, January 22nd, 6:30 PM - 9 PM, Brock Pierce and GoCoin are proudly hosting a fundraiser at the exclusive Santa Monica Social House, 41 Ocean Club, supporting Bryan Parker, a 2014 mayoral candidate for Oakland, CA. This Meet & Greet introducing Parker to the Los Angeles and bitcoin communities is slated to include an illuminating "Insight Into Bitcoin" talk by Brock Pierce and gourmet delights prepared by Chef Jimmy Martinez.

"Bitcoin is a tool we can use to dissolve inequality, be it social or economic, and facilitate change for whole communities," said Mayoral Candidate, Bryan Parker. "I see the role of technology as solving real world problems, like job creation, in lasting ways, such as providing merchants cost-effective gateways into e-commerce and online markets."

"It's exciting to see a candidate for government office support the powerful technology of bitcoin," said host, Brock Pierce. "His sense of urgency when it comes to uplifting the community is refreshing and inspiring."

If you are interested in participating in this event, tickets start at $50 and may even be purchased with bitcoin through integration with GoCoin, a leading digital currency payment processor.


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