Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announces sweeping investment plan for child care and education

Mayor Wilson announced expansions to the city’s preschool program, free school meals for students and free mental health care for Seattle teens Tuesday.

SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Tuesday announced a sweeping package of investments aimed at lowering costs for families and expanding access to education, child care and health services across the city.

The six-year plan would implement the voter-approved Families, Education, Preschool and Promise levy and fund programs ranging from early learning to job training.

“Seattle is only going to be a great place to raise a family if it’s a more affordable place to raise a family,” Wilson said.

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