On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will look to approve $3.5 million for a THRIVES Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program.
According to the agenda, the $3.5 million program would serve just 170 people over an 18 month time period. The program would be administered by the Employment and Human Services Department for an estimated payment issuance period of January 2026 through December 2027.
This program will be funded by $3,250,000 in Measure X funds, $1,000,000 in AB 109 funds, and $16,200 Voluntary & Emergency Services Team in Action (VESTIA) funds for a total funding amount not to exceed $4,266,200…