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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Adrienne Harris <
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Public Comment Item #3 - Specific Plan Amendment for Childcare facilities (Planning
Commission)
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Dear Planning Commission members,
I am happy to see the Planning Commission is considering adopting a draft resolution to amend the Airport Area and
Margarita Area Specific plans to allow for day care facilitates in these areas. The City of San Luis Obispo did not have
enough childcare slots before the COVID-19 pandemic and the pandemic has acerbated an already huge problem.
Working parents scramble to find care for their children 0-5 years old; it is especially difficult to find care for children
under 2. It is quite normal for children to remain on waiting lists for childcare facilities 2 years or longer. I know this from
personal experience, having my children on multiple lists for care at local centers.
As the city expands housing in these two plan areas, how wonderful would it be for families to have affordable, quality
childcare options that are close to their homes.
I urge you to pass the resolution and to adopt an ordinance to amend these plans.
Kind Regards,
Adrienne
Adrienne Harris (she/her/hers)
Principal
Adrienne Harris Consulting
www.adrienne-harris.com
805-316-0746
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