Why Columbus is getting way more marijuana tax revenue than Cleveland

By: Morgan Trau

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 743

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Ohio cities are finally getting their long-awaited revenue from recreational marijuana after a year and a half of sales.

“It’s a decent chunk of change for sure,” City of Cleveland Spokesperson Tyler Sinclair said.

In November 2023, Ohio voters passed the legalization of recreational cannabis with 57% support.

The law gives the 10% tax revenue from each marijuana sale to four different venues: 36% to the social equity fund to help people disproportionately impacted by …

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