Zohran Mamdani: “The absence of universal childcare means that a family will…”

“The city's inability to provide child care means that businesses often have to provide stipends for that child. Right now, The absence of universal childcare means that a family will pay around $22,500 a year. which is more money than many of them would spend if they sent that same kid to college 18 years later. And it is time for city government to actually step up to the responsibility.” (01:24–01:31)

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