Hi John,

The year ahead is one filled with uncertainty and opportunity. Our leaders in New York must create the conditions necessary for every child to thrive, while safeguarding our state’s safety net. 

We must demand full funding for our child care and public education systems, ensure every family has a home and access to health care, guarantee clean air and safe environments, and protect every immigrant. We must demand that our state takes a bold position and does not waver from that. Most importantly, we must demand that the ultra-wealthy and extremely profitable corporations pay their fair share, as that’s the key to funding the essential services that help everyone succeed.

For too long, corporate politicians and their wealthy donors have put their interests ahead of the needs of our public schools, child care, and working families. It's time for a change.

Here’s what we’re fighting for to make this happen:

• Tax the Ultra-Wealthy and Corporations
  New York has the public dollars we need, but only when we pass legislation that makes millionaires, billionaires, and highly profitable corporations pay their fair share. The Invest in Our New York campaign shows how we can raise revenue to support our schools, affordable child care, and working families. By ensuring fair taxation, we will finally provide the support our kids, educators, and child care workers have needed for far too long. 

• A Fairer, Stronger Future for All
  Every child needs access to a high-quality education, no matter their background. But we can’t make that happen without a state budget that prioritizes equity. The Invest in Our New York campaign offers a blueprint for raising the public dollars needed to fund our education and child care programs. It’s time for a state budget that focuses on the well-being of all New Yorkers - not just the wealthiest. 

Your voice is crucial to making these changes a reality. Join us for AQE Advocacy Day on February 4, and Child Care Advocacy Day on January 28. Together, we can ensure that the 2025 budget prioritizes public education, early care and learning, and universal child care - so that all New York’s children have the resources they need to succeed. 

Let’s make 2025 the year we secure a more just and equitable future for every New Yorker.

In solidarity,