CA city to start universal income for families, $500 a month.

CA is already over a trillion in debt, why not give away more free stuff? Guess the single folks are SOL too.

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STOCKTON (CBS13) — A big component of Stockton’s new experimental program that gives free money to families is heading to the city’s downtown area.

Right now, the mayor’s office continues its work on developing the universal basic income project that has captured nationwide attention.

In a matter of months, people living in the city of Stockton will be receiving extra cash with no strings attached. It’s funding families can use for just about anything.

“Food, maybe pay some bills, gas in the vehicle, a lot of different things. Families from this area, the inner city, it will go a long way for sure,” said Christopher Moses, who lives in Stockton.

The experimental program, known as Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration, was introduced by Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs. The program would pay $500 a month to low-income residents.

“They’re written off; they don’t have money because there is something wrong with them, and I want to demonstrate that when given the opportunity that people especially the people of Stockton will make good choices and the right choices for themselves and their families,” said Tubbs.

“Ultimately, it’s being used to start a conversation on the universal basic income project so that people will take it upon themselves and go and do research on it and see how impactful it can be for our community,” said Matthew Amen, with Huddle and Ten Space.

In February, a director was hired to oversee the program. Right now, the search is on for a research partner that will help come up with guidelines on who may be eligible for the money. But not everyone is on board with the program.

“It has repercussions they haven’t even discussed yet. And the major one is that don’t have to work. There is no incentive to look for work,” said Kathleen Gapusan, who lives in Stockton.