Travis County is considering a tax rate increase that residents may vote on in November. The proposed increase aims to generate nearly $77 million to expand access to early childhood care, after-school, and summer services for low-income families, as well as expand care outside the work day. On Tuesday, Travis County leaders took significant steps to make childcare more affordable and accessible.
Travis County voters may decide whether to approve a tax increase to pay for child care https://t.co/Ki3qunl37E
If approved, a Travis County tax rate increase would generate nearly $77 million. The money would be used to increase the spots available for children in early childhood, after-school and summer programs, as well as expand care outside the work day. https://t.co/dbSB3IVq0T
Tuesday, Travis County leaders took a major step forward in providing more accessible and affordable childcare to families who need it. https://t.co/iUXBtvJkLl
'It will expand access' | Travis County considers tax rate election to make child care more affordable https://t.co/94xduA8arQ
Travis County residents could vote on a tax rate increase in November that would be used to expand access to early childhood care and after-school and summer services for low-income families. https://t.co/EkqValu6Ql
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"Another intriguing initiative is the Affordable Childcare Now coalition, helmed by the United Way. The goal: asking Travis County Commissioners to place a voter-approved tax rate election on the ballot (to) fund affordable childcare measures such as year-round, full-day care." https://t.co/daf5yboNu6