L.A. County Rolls Out Universal Basic Income Pilot; 1,000 Residents To Get $1,000 Per Month

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Los Angeles County officials said Tuesday that a guaranteed basic income program has begun to roll out, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month until 2025.

Fox LA reports the recipients for the program were chosen randomly out of more than 180,000 applicants.

 

Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said that given the number of county residents who applied, it’s “abundantly clear” that the time has come for the program idea.

“I’m confident that we will see what other pilots have already shown,” Kuehl said according to Fox LA. “That a guaranteed basic income, by giving people a bit of financial breathing room, allows them to stabilize their lives and that of their family.”

Kuehl added that three years from now, she feels “confident” that the county program would be viewed as a “foundation stone” for every eligible American household to receive economic opportunity and stability.

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16 minutes ago, Geee said:

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Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said that given the number of county residents who applied, it’s “abundantly clear” that the time has come for the program idea.

Q: Would you be interested in $1000 a month?

A: No...No I don't believe i would be interested in that.