SALT LAKE CITY — Emotions ran high inside the Salt Lake County Government Building on Tuesday as parents lined up to speak out over the county council's decision not to fund four daycare centers across the valley .

Parents who spoke to FOX 13 News described the centers set to close as critical to their families as their only affordable child care options.

“I wish I could say I was happy to be here and see you, and to talk about issues we as a community face. But the truth is, I’m tired,” said Rose Park resident Dave Frost as he spoke to the council.

Many of the parents who spoke likely took time off from work to detail the quality of care the centers provide.

“Every morning and afternoon, I know my children are being transported safely by people I trust," said Stephanie Wright, who

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