In a city that lost $23 billion in economic activity in 2022 alone because of parents who had to quit their jobs or cut back working hours. This decision today, this commitment to universal childcare, has the potential to supercharge our economy. We will support and grow our workforce. We will grow our tax revenue, and we will grow as a city. Now, I want to close with this two things. (07:08–07:16)
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