May 4, 2021

Dear Pima County Board of Supervisors,

In southern Arizona, The Preschool Promise is a growing and diverse coalition of educators, business leaders, community organizations, parents, and concerned citizens who support the goal of making high-quality preschool available for all our children a reality. Together we seek to generate funding to ensure that more of our children can attend a high-quality preschool. This coalition is committed to working tirelessly in partnership with Pima County for many years to come. The work of this coalition is possible in large part, because of your leadership and vision.

Your votes on February 16, 2021 directing county administration to include ten million dollars in the budget to fund scholarships for the coming 2022 fiscal year sent a clear signal to all stakeholders in our community that now is the time to step forward and contribute to the preschool promise scholarship program. Because of your leadership, cities and towns, state agencies, businesses, public school districts, philanthropic organizations and individuals throughout the county are now poised to dedicate valuable resources, money, facilities, outreach and staff toward this community wide effort. Your votes – your leadership – your vision has shined a bright light on the path toward a future in which all our children are given the opportunity to succeed.

The undersigned individuals and organizations wish to express our gratitude and support. Your decisions have far reaching impacts. Our collective efforts, your vision and leadership and this multi-year program has the potential to become a model for other municipalities throughout the country.

Thank you,