Wealth in metropolitan regions like California’s Bay Area often fails to reach communities of color. While majority-white suburbs have grown wealthier and enjoy increased tax bases, cities with large populations of color are starved of tax revenues for social programs and infrastructure that are vital for building economic and racial equity.
Come learn how metropolitan areas can build an economy that is more centered on equity and economic justice. Implementing a regional government revenue sharing mechanism has the potential to create a region that is more equitable and provides greater opportunities for low-income residents and communities to attain economic prosperity and thrive.
