County updates committee on guaranteed basic income pilots; evaluations planned and participant engagement strategies detailed

Jan 21, 2026

Deputy County Executive Key Lee reported on four ongoing guaranteed basic income (GBI) pilots and one completed program: 803 participants enrolled (757 still active). The county plans randomized controlled trials in coordination with Public Health, outreach strategies to keep participants engaged, and exploratory options for transition-age youth and housing‑authority direct payments.

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Deputy County Executive Key Lee and program staff briefed the Finance & Government Operations Committee on Jan. 20, 2026, on the county’s guaranteed basic income pilots.

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