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A temporary guaranteed income could be on its way for up to 150 artists in Long Beach.
A temporary guaranteed income could be on its way for up to 150 artists in Long Beach.
The City Council voted unanimously at its Tuesday, Nov. 17, meeting to direct the city manager to look into creating a fund that would provide $500 per month for a period of six months to artists and cultural workers who have been hit financially by the coronavirus to cover the cost of basic needs.
The proposal would use CARES Act Community Block Grant Funds, from the federal government, to finance the program, which the staff report said would fund “up to 150 artists who qualify across the city.”