2025–26 · City-wide
Universal basic income pilot for 150 families
Resident proposes a one-year pilot giving 150 families $500 per month, totaling $1 million, citing reduced crime and support for working families.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Universal Basic Income Pilot 500 a.month for 1 year for 150 families. That is 1 million.
Who it helps and why
UbI has proven to reduce crime, support working familes.and be a massive return on investment.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 31, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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