"We feel these unelected officials are creating administrative decrees that are in direct contradiction of city ordinances," said protestor Brian Overman. At Overman's suggestion, the group agreed to come back Monday with more concrete proposals for action.
"This is private property, owned by the City of Austin as public space," said an Occupy protester Brian Overman. "For them to come out with a memo saying we don't feel that this particular area is appropriate for freedom of speech -- there's no precedent for that."