Summary
The county is formally asking state leaders to pass three bills that would raise taxes on large corporations and incomes over $500,000 to help fund universal child care. With fewer than one childcare spot for every three kids in the county and costs averaging $19,000–$25,000 a year, families here feel the crunch directly.
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost; the resolution is advocacy only, but the state bills would raise over $25 billion in state revenue if enacted.
Families struggling with childcare costs and shortages.
Opponents argue higher state taxes could worsen affordability for residents and businesses.
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