HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 24-048, Supporting Universal ChildcareRESOLUTION 24-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL CHILDCARE TO
ALL CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the Council for a Strong America issued a report in early 2023 which details that the
shortage of infant -toddler childcare costs the United States $122 billion in lost earnings, productivity, and
revenue every year; and
WHEREAS, this shortage translates to a $15 billion economic threat to California and a $3 billion
threat to Santa Clara County; and
WHEREAS, a family living in Silicon Valley needs to pay an average of $26,450 per child per
year for infant care and $21,900 per year for one preschooler's childcare; and
WHEREAS, investing in affordable childcare provides vital infrastructure to working parents and
supports early childhood development, allows families to remain in a geographic area, creates a stronger
economy, improves business productivity and consumer spending, decreases poverty, leads to safer
communities, and provides additional revenue for cities; and
WHEREAS, investments in the childcare sector should prioritize supporting our most underserved
children and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council supports efforts to provide universal
childcare to all children and families in the County of Santa Clara and the State of California.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City
Council held on the 2 1 " day of August 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER WALIA, VICE MAYOR AFTAB, MAYOR ZHAO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS FITZSIMMONS, PAGE
Yan Zhao, Mayor
City of Saratoga
ATTES
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
City of Saratoga