Summary
The city's roughly $1.8 million in local cannabis tax revenue would be codified: 25% home repair, 20% new homeownership, 25% lead paint abatement, 15% child savings accounts and 15% youth jobs. A public commenter called the plan a 'scam' that shortchanges social equity.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 5
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Dedicates about $1.8 million in annual cannabis tax revenue the city has received.
Homeowners needing repairs, first-time buyers, children at risk of lead poisoning and youth seeking jobs.
Critics say communities harmed by cannabis enforcement deserve social equity investment instead.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Cincinnati City Council — October 28, 2026
Council told the administration to write an ordinance splitting cannabis tax revenue among home repair (25%), new homeownership (20%), childhood lead paint removal (25%), child savings accounts (15%), and youth-to-work programs (15%). Supporters framed it as reparative investment in communities hit hardest by past marijuana enforcement.
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee — October 26, 2026
The city's roughly $1.8 million in local cannabis tax revenue would be codified: 25% home repair, 20% new homeownership, 25% lead paint abatement, 15% child savings accounts and 15% youth jobs. A public commenter called the plan a 'scam' that shortchanges social equity.
How Cincinnati Council plans to spend cannabis tax revenue
How Cincinnati Council plans to spend cannabis tax revenue WVXU
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee — August 3, 2026
The city is establishing a restricted fund to earmark future state cannabis tax revenues for communities historically impacted by cannabis prohibition, partnering with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation to maximize community investments.
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