Durham City Council member Mark-Anthony Middleton announced plans to implement a pilot program that will give select residents a guaranteed monthly income.
The pilot could include 55 formerly incarcerated residents who can gain economic traction by way of a guaranteed income of at least $500 a month until the pandemic ends and the city’s economy recovers.
“After consulting with Durham community stakeholders, other American cities that have embarked on guaranteed income pilots, academic thought leaders, consultants, and city staff, we have made a determination to submit a proposal focusing on individuals that have been justice-involved and are returning to their community […]
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