San Francisco To Launch Universal Basic Income Pilot Program for Artists

San Francisco To Launch Universal Basic Income Pilot Program for Artists

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Mayor London Breed on Thursday said she plans to immediately implement a number of proposals from a new report on San Francisco’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including a universal basic income (UBI) program that will provide $1,000 a month for local artists.

The report released by the San Francisco Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) provided 41 recommendations to counter the negative effects of the pandemic on the city’s economy.

The proposed pilot UBI program is part of the city’s plans to direct nearly $6 million in funding for artists, teaching artists, arts organizations, and […]

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