Income project moves closer to picking participants

STOCKTON — This week, hundreds of households throughout the city will receive a letter seeking interest to participate in the controversial basic income pilot program.

The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration sent letters to 1,200 randomly selected households as the first step in selecting individuals to receive $500 a month in basic or additional income for 18 months.

“Over the past year Stockton has become the center of not only the state, but the center of that nation for its initiative to discuss how to help working class families and families that are struggling financially,” Mayor Michael Tubbs said. “This brings us […]

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