Mayor Brandon Johnson Re-Launches Guaranteed Income Advisory Group, Joins Mayors For A Guaranteed Income Coalition

Mayor Brandon Johnson recently announced the launch of an advisory group of City of Chicago officials, Chicago City Council members, and community advocates to advise on his Chicago Empowerment Fund, a guaranteed income pilot using federal dollars through the American Recovery Plan Act. The advisory group will be tasked with providing guidance on the eligibility and outreach strategies for the guaranteed income pilot. The release highlights the work of the Mayor’s Office policy team and is the second in a series of recaps of the first year leading up to the Johnson Administration’s May 15, 2024, anniversary. “When I said I would ensure the City uses these federal recovery dollars to invest in people, this guaranteed income program is exactly what I meant,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “This program delivers dollars directly into the hands of Chicagoans who need it the most and will provide much-needed relief to help families and communities meet financial obligations and responsibilities.” Over three dozen people will be invited to join the advisory group, and the City aims to convene the first meeting in May. The group will put forward recommendations to Mayor Johnson over the course of the upcoming months. “This initiative is an...