Oakland Faces a Serious Health Crisis

1 in 3 children, and nearly half of African-American and Latino children, are predicted to develop diabetes in their lifetimes. Soda and other sugary drinks are the number one source of added sugar in the American diet, and are linked to increased risk of obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart and liver disease, and tooth decay. Oakland must take action now! Find out More

TAX DISTRIBUTORS WHO BRING SUGARY DRINKS INTO OAKLAND

We can save lives with strong public policy combined with education and local programs to combat the negative effects of sugary drinks. Your support in November (2016) of Measure HH, Oakland’s Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax, will mean an estimated $6-8 million in revenues per year to use in Oakland on community member recommended programs such as health, nutrition education, parks and recreation. Distributors of sugary drinks in Oakland  will pay one penny per ounce - not you - and small businesses will be exempt. Support us now to turn this crisis around! View Endorsements

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    Heather Knight in her October 9th San Francisco Chronicle article, details how even retailers used by the beverage industry in their "No on HH" ads understand its not a grocery tax and plan only to place the tax on sugary drinks. One sto... Read More

    Sugary Drinks are a Social Justice Issue

    Community Leader Arnold Perkins was featured in a Post News Group Op-Ed last week, sharing his anger at Big Soda's outright lies about Measure HH and urging Oakland voters to support and vote YES on HH.  By Arnold Perkins One in two Afri... Read More
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