Local Government TREND. Dedicated Cannabis Taxes.

Where: Evanston, Illinois

What: Proposes to dedicate its tax on cannabis to create a reparations fund for its African American community

How will the dedicated fund operate?

• estimated annual revenue of $500,000 – $750,000
• Cap of  $10 million over the next 10 years
• Workforce skills & home downpayment funds will be available to all of the city’s black residents

The Telegraph | US city to pay reparations to African-American community with tax on marijuana sales