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On Tuesday, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced major new investments in childcare, preschool, afterschool and summer programs, mentoring, tutoring, health care, school meals, college and career pathways – investments which will reduce costs, open doors, and make Seattle a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

The six-year plan announced today will implement the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) levy which passed overwhelmingly last year. Adding to previous commitments outlined in the levy, the mayor’s plan offers new supports and opportunities to children from cradle to career, and makes our city a more welcoming and more affordable place for children and families. The plan needs to be approved by Council, and will be considered by the Library, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee, with a vote expected in late June. More information.

Speakers: 
Mayor Katie B. Wilson, City of Seattle
Dwane Chappelle, Director, Seattle Dept. of Education & Early Learning
Maritza Rivera, Seattle City Councilmember, District 4
Martha Diaz, Program Director, José Martí Child Development Center at Four Amigos
Brenda Figueroa, parent
Oloth Insyxiengmay, parent
Sabi Yoon, Co-chair, Seattle Youth Commission
Ben Schuldiner, Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools
DeVaughn Woods, Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 528
Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap, Chancellor, Seattle Colleges
Marissa Rousselle, Seattle Dept. of Education & Early Learning