city of gainesville.PNG Gainesville, Fla — In an unanimous vote, Gainesville City Commissioners approved a resolution supporting a guaranteed income program.
Mayor Lauren Poe has been part of the national initiative, "Mayors for a Guaranteed Income," to supply monthly, direct cash payments to people who are struggling. The resolution supports the Mayor’s efforts to begin a pilot program.
The pilot would start off giving cash to people with criminal records, who are looking to rehabilitate their lives. "When you get released, the odds are stacked against you. With something like guaranteed income, it allows others to get back on their feet, […]
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