Summary
Lakewood is setting up a dedicated fund to manage and restrict new tax money coming in from cannabis sales, ensuring it goes toward health and safety needs.
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Directs new cannabis tax revenue into a dedicated fund for health and safety expenditures.
City residents relying on health and human services programs funded by the new revenue.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council (Regular) - Apr 6, 2026
Lakewood is setting up a dedicated fund to manage and restrict new tax money coming in from cannabis sales, ensuring it goes toward health and safety needs.
Council (Regular) - Feb 2, 2026
City Council is considering legislation to create a dedicated fund for state cannabis tax revenues, which have brought in over $743,000 so far. Leaders plan to use these unexpected funds for capital improvements like accessibility and public safety projects rather than taking on debt.
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