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When we enrolled my son in preschool just over a decade ago, the annual price tag already rivaled in-state college tuition. In Larimer County, the average cost of childcare is over $15,000 per child, per year. We were fortunate to have a household income that could afford the investment, but as a single parent now, I'm not sure that would be possible. In fact, 60% of children with working parents don't have access to early child care in our communities.
The revenue generated through 1B will be strategically distributed to local families and providers to make early child care more accessible and affordable. It will also strengthen the industry workforce and allow local child care centers to expand and better meet the growing need for services in Larimer County. With 90% of brain development happening by the age of five, there is no better investment of your tax dollars as these children will be the next generation of local leaders and workforce innovators in our community.
While Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County will likely not directly benefit from the revenue generated by 1B, we know that the issues created by a lack of high quality, affordable, and accessible child care greatly impact the families that we serve and the communities where we live. Please vote YES on 1B and join us in building a brighter future for the youngest members of our communities!
Early in-person voting begins on October 27th and Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th. Ballots will be accepted until 7:00 p.m. on November 4th. You can cast your vote or drop off your completed ballot at any of these Larimer County voting locations. It is highly recommended that any mail-in ballots be returned through the postal service by Monday, October 27th.
With gratitude,
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