Hudson, NY Adopts Guaranteed Income Resolution
January, 7 2020, Hudson, NY - The city of Hudson, NY has passed a resolution in support of ongoing federal payments through the duration of the pandemic, as well as the establishment of a national guaranteed income. The resolution, which was passed unanimously by the city council, further solidifies the city’s commitment to advancing cash-based policies under the leadership of Mayor Kamal Johnson, a member of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI). Through a partnership with Humanity Forward, Hudson began its guaranteed income pilot in late 2020, providing 25 residents $500 monthly for five years.
“The pandemic has taken a massive toll on the already-stretched finances of our residents, particularly those of color,” said Mayor Johnson. “Providing a guaranteed income at the local level can help some, but we need action by our federal leaders to extend economic security to all.”
The full text of the resolution passed in December can be found here (pages 36-39). It will also be sent to Hudson’s Congressional leadership – Representative Antonio Delgado and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer.
Founded in June of 2020 by former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, MGI is a coalition of 30 mayors committed to advancing a guaranteed income – direct, recurring cash payments to those the poor and middle class.
In addition to pilots, MGI also advocates for cash-based policies at the federal level. There are currently at least 10 Congressional bills to provide pandemic-related payments to struggling Americans, and more than 125 economists recently demanded national leaders pass another round of $1,200 stimulus checks.
MGI, together with the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice, has also established the Center for Guaranteed Income Research to consolidate the key learnings from the pilots taking place in MGI member cities to address knowledge gaps and allow the organization to layer data with anecdotal evidence.
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CONTACT: Saadia McConville
info@mayorsforagi.org