ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — A candidate for Ithaca Common Council wants to see inmates receive income.

Republican Zach Winn says people locked up in the Tompkins County Jail should earn minimum wage. The First Ward hopeful adds some of the money could be set aside for apartments, to help people re-enter the community after incarceration.

Winn also wants to see a pizza oven in the jail. He adds it could help inmates find employment.

Winn says some jobs offer pizza cooks $30 per hour.