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Sacramento council declares childcare a public priority

Sacramento City Council · March 18, 2026
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Mayor Pro Tem Guerra introduced and the council heard a resolution recognizing childcare as a public priority; city staff and partners described workforce and capacity efforts including apprenticeships, new family childcare homes and nearly 400 new child-care slots, while noting more than 5,000 children remain on waiting lists for subsidized care.

Mayor Pro Tem Guerra presented a resolution declaring childcare a public priority and invited community partners to describe local needs and city efforts.

The resolution highlights childcare as essential infrastructure that supports parents in the workforce, local businesses and early learning for children, Guerra said. Representatives from Child Action and the Sacramento Metro Chamber urged council support for continued investment and partnerships.

Adonai Mack, CEO of Child…

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