Politics & Government
Mount Vernon Allocates $1.2 Million For Guaranteed Income Program
"It made a difference. It really supplemented and helped you to make different decisions," Mount Vernon resident Randy Cooper said.
March 20, 2024
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mount Vernon is the latest city offering a guaranteed income to some residents.
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Two hundred people were randomly picked to get $500 each month and receive financial counseling. The funding comes from the federal government's American Rescue Plan.
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard says the funding puts residents on a better path to success.
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