stipend

Providing a monthly stipend to needy families not only reduces the direct effects of poverty that can trigger investigations, but it improves other outcomes.

This was a national movement for early payment of a stipend Congress had voted for veterans of the war at a cost of up to $4 billion — but which was not scheduled to be redeemed until 1945.

Currently the City Charter says the council, which is made up of council members and the mayor, shall receive a $100 monthly stipend and have any job expenses reimbursed.

He said he’s spoken to his constituents about Measure TC, noting that they were “very shocked” to learn that the role is considered volunteer work and that council members were paid only a monthly stipend.

According to the letter, recipients would supposedly be paid an $80 stipend for food costs and be provided with “government-approved” bunks.