Cleveland is the first city in the country to explore UBE as an opportunity to create a pathway out of poverty through a social innovation partnership led by UBE Founder Devin H. Cotten

“The passage of this legislation signifies Cleveland’s commitment to leading the country in addressing poverty head-on by helping those who have been disproportionally represented in poverty-wage jobs,” said Mayor Bibb. “I want to thank our partners at United Way, Universal Basic Employment, and Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones for their dedication to ensuring that our residents have a path out of poverty.”

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