And, she added, "Oakland is a leader in this cause."

Oakland certainly is a leader in the healthy school food movement. Passing Measure J on November 6 will go a long way to ensuring all kids, district-wide, are eating healthy food every day. 

Among other improvements, Measure J will help fund upgrades to kitchens throughout Oakland's public schools, and create a central kitchen in West Oakland. This is vitally important for a district where 70 percent of the students are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals. 

Read more in the Bay Citizen about how Measure J would help improve the kitchen's in Oakland public schools.

Click here to download a Measure J fact sheet. 

You can also pick up a "Yes on J" sign at the GO office: 472 Water Street in Jack London Square, and also in North Oakland at 480 Hardy Street.