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Trustees unanimously endorse regional childcare ballot measure, authorize mayor to sign resolution
Summary
The Carbondale Board of Trustees voted unanimously to authorize the mayor to sign a resolution endorsing a regional ballot measure—presented as "7A"—to create a special district to expand access to early‑childhood care across the Aspen‑to‑Parachute region.
The Carbondale Board of Trustees voted unanimously to authorize the mayor to sign a resolution endorsing the Strong Start Bright Future regional ballot initiative (identified in the public presentation as ballot question 7A) to create a regional special district and an associated revenue measure to expand access to early‑childhood care.
Heather Henry, who identified herself as "vice president of housing and childcare at Aspen 1," and Rob Stein, a former school superintendent and volunteer with the campaign, presented the proposal and asked trustees for a formal municipal endorsement and for individual endorsements. Presenters described the effort as a regional initiative to…
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