One Last Thought

Hi everyone,

Before the session today, I would like to give a little input into who I think should receive the extra $2,000. This weekend, I picked up the Binghamton's Chamber of Commerce Report for May 2018. The front page headline was “Bridging the Gap Between Child Care and Workforce Development in Broome County.” The Binghamton Chamber of Commerce recognizes that there are barriers that can be eliminated that can lead to an increase in the flow of workforce and aid in economic development in the county. That barrier is inadequate child care.

Due to rises in minimum wage and an increase in regulations, access to quality care has decreased. The benefits of early child care are widely known, yet the child care centers in Broome County are unable to meet the demand. Currently, there are 253 kids on the waitlist to receive childcare. If things continue as they are, the centers will be forced to cut back programming even more; and could ultimately lead to them closing.

I think we should take into consideration what the Binghamton Chamber of Commerce has to say, since they know the community best. Therefore, I think we should consider donating the $2,000 to either Wilson Children’s Center or Boys and Girls Club.

You can read the Chamber’s report here.