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Regional committee updates status of Tri Share childcare resolution
Summary
Committee discussed the Tri Share childcare resolution from the childcare subcommittee: the City of Beaufort has passed it; other jurisdictions plan presentations to their councils before deciding; committee members said a joint resolution could be used to lobby for state budget inclusion.
The committee reviewed the Tri Share childcare resolution, a proposal from the childcare subcommittee that would seek to share childcare costs across jurisdictions and pursue state funding support.
The chair reported the City of Beaufort has passed the resolution; other jurisdictions said they have not yet voted and want a presentation from the committee prior to making a decision. One member urged the subcommittee to present to each council so members understand Tri Share’s structure before voting.
Committee members discussed next steps if a number of jurisdictions agree — including drafting a joint regional resolution and advocating for a line item in the state budget to cover roughly one‑third of the proposed shared cost. No jurisdictions took a final vote at this meeting.
The committee agreed to follow up in two months and to continue outreach so each council can evaluate whether to join a coordinated Tri Share advocacy effort.
