A Basic Income Pilot in America: An Interview with Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs

A Basic Income Pilot in America: An Interview with Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs

Michael Tubbs is used to breaking new ground. In 2016, he was elected mayor of Stockton, California at the age of 26, becoming one of the youngest mayors in the country. Now, he’s preparing to launch the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED), the first pilot of a basic income program in the United States. Spotlight recently spoke with Mayor Tubbs to discuss the initiative and other anti-poverty programs in the city. The conversation has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Tell us about the basic income program and how it came to fruition?

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