This Thanksgiving, I cannot tell you enough how grateful I am to live here in New York City. I was born and raised here, and I love it.

I want to be here for the rest of my life, but I know how hard it is to raise my two boys and find affordable child care, especially in those early years. Every year, we lose New Yorkers who go elsewhere because they simply can’t afford to work, have someone watch their kids, and live here.

That’s why I introduced a Universal Child Care Plan offering free and high-quality child care services for children from birth to age 5, with full-day services including universal pre-k and, more importantly, flexible hours for parents.

Will you stand with me? Do you believe in free affordable child care from birth to age five? Add your name in support.

YES
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NO

I know things can be better, and I am going to do something about it. For those of you who know me well, you have probably heard me say it before, but I like to fight like a mother.

Every mom, dad, and caregiver deserves to be able to stay in this great city. Will you join me in fighting for our city?

Have a very happy Thanksgiving.

Extremely Grateful,
Jessica

P.S. If you want to read all about my plan, it’s on my website. It’s exciting to see all of the things we can offer to help put moms and dads back to full-time work and find a way to boost our city’s economy too. Check it out here.