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Democratic 2022 Representative In General Court

Michael P. Kushmerek

Mike Kushmerek began his tenure as State Representative for the 3rd Worcester District in January 2021. Prior to his role in the state legislature, Mike served as a Fitchburg City Councilor from 2014-2021, including five years as Council President from 2016-2021.
 

CHILDCARE IS AS ESSENTIAL TO THE ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE AS OUR ROADS AND BRIDGES

Childcare is an essential component of our economy. It prevents parents from being forced to choose either the costs of daycare and preschool or the lost income from a parent taking an extended leave from work. It also helps strengthen the education system, takes the pressure off of struggling families, and addresses one factor in the gender pay gap.​

  • Work towards building a program that provides childcare opportunities for pre-K aged kids.
  • Address “Childcare deserts” where there are not enough childcare slots to meet demand.
  • COVID-19 is decimating our childcare infrastructure and only 11% of current facilities across the state are projected to survive this crisis without intervention. There is a need for immediate funding and intervention. 50k childcare slots, which means 50k children and, potentially, 50k families, are threatened by this problem.