Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined 10 other mayors from across the country to announce Mayors for a Guaranteed Income , a coalition of mayors that will explore cash payment programs in their cities for guaranteed income programs.
A guaranteed income is a monthly cash payment given directly to individuals, empowering recipients to address their most urgent needs and providing a cushion for unpredictable expenses, external shocks, and volatility. It is unconditional and is meant to supplement, rather than replace, the existing social safety net.
The founding mayors of the network include: Michael D. Tubbs from Stockton, California; Chokwe Antar Lumumba […]
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