Vote for Minnesota's Youngest Citizens

Election Day is November 4, 2008
Polls are open 7 am - 8 pm
Remember to bring your I.D. to the polls

Need to find out where to vote:
Pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us
1-877-600-VOTE

Need a ride to the polls?
Hubs located at YWCA of Minneapolis locations. Call to reserve a space:
1-877-NOV-2008

YWCA USA is a national sponsor of the 2008 Presidential Debates. Visit: www.ywcavote.org

Before you vote...

Ask candidates their position on investing in high quality early learning opportunities for Minnesota's youngest citizens.

Ask Candidates:
As a legislator, how will you

• Increase the number of Minnesota children who are ready for kindergarten?
• Support parents with the tools and resources to endure that their children receive high quality early learning experiences?
• Increase the quality of early care and education programs and support the professionals who educate our youngest citizens?

Did You Know?

• 71% of MN voters believe early childhood education should be a top policy priority. (2/06 statewide poll)
• Just over 50% of Minnesota kindergarteners are fully prepared for kindergarten. (2007 MDE School Readiness Study)
• Investments in high quality early learning, especially for at-risk children, brings a high rate of return to the public - up to $12 for every $1 invested - in the form of better students, a stronger economy, and more responsible, prosperous citizens. (Art Rolnick, Federal Reserve Bank Senior Economist)

The YWCA of Minneapolis believes in high quality early childhood education for ALL Minnesota Children!