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Mayors Want Funding To Deal With Pot

Municipalities are worried about what the legalisation of marijuana next July will mean for their bottom line.

The Atlantic Mayors Congress is calling for a new funding program that will provide municipalities with significant startup costs, pointing out the cost of public safety is rising and taking up a disproportionate share of municipal budgets.

The Mayors also say they should be included in the decisionmaking.

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May 20, 2026
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