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Re: “Measure J and the Future of OUSD's School Lunch Program”
California Food Policy Advocates stance on Measure J http://cfpa.net/childnutrition/childnutrit…
Re: “Measure J and the Future of OUSD's School Lunch Program”
@David: The bond measure is not just for school food facilities. See the ballot measure language below excerpted from smartvoter.org. http://www.smartvoter.org/2012/11/06/ca/al…
"To improve the quality of Oakland schools and school facilities to better prepare students for college and jobs, to upgrade science labs, classrooms, computers and technology, improve student safety and security, repair bathrooms, electrical systems, plumbing and sewer lines, improve energy efficiency and earthquake safety, shall the Oakland Unified School District be authorized to issue $475 million in bonds, with an independent citizens oversight committee and annual audits to guarantee funds are spent properly to benefit Oakland children?"
If we want better schools and better school food in Oakland, we are going to have to pay for them. Yes on Measure J!
Re: “Measure J and the Future of OUSD's School Lunch Program”
The District says it needs $44 million to upgrade food facilities, but it's seeking authority to borrow more than 10 times that amount -- $475 million (that's not a typo). The author of the article, like the the ballot language, neglects to mention that Measure J will saddle households with hundreds of dollars in additional taxes every year for decades. Not only that, if the District's assumptions prove wrong, the taxes could skyrocket down the road. Upgrading the physical conditions of Oakland's schools is a laudable goal. However, the District needs to be more honest with and protective of taxpayers. Since the District has not done so, vote no on Measure J.
Re: “City Slicker Farms Breaks Ground On New Urban Park and Farm”
This is excellent news!