Group wants Nelson considered for basic income

Group wants Nelson considered for basic income

Nelson at its Best is hoping the provincial government thinks of Nelson if it introduces a pilot project for basic income. Photo: Thinkstock/Getty Images If the provincial government moves forward with a basic guaranteed income plan, one Nelson organization wants the city to be considered for a possible pilot project.

Valerie Warmington, a city councillor, and Dr. Lee Mackay with the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice, spoke on behalf of Nelson at its Best in front of council on Monday. They argued Nelson is already well situated to contribute should the government ask for municipal volunteers.

“We’re quite contained in […]

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