On Thursday, King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove proposed a study of a King County Basic Income Program to analyze the benefits of a guaranteed monthly income for residents.
Upthegrove says he plans to request the study in the county’s spring supplemental budget, which is expected to be passed in late June. The economic disruptions brought on by COVID-19 have cast a spotlight on the devastation caused by losing one’s income,” Upthegrove said. “When a person’s livelihood is taken away or reduced substantially, the impacts resonate throughout not only their own life, but also the broader community. I want to see […]
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