Colorado Springs City Council voted Tuesday to divide the $1.4 million that the City expects to reap from taxes on recreational marijuana sales between the Clean & Safe pilot program, which will target public safety, homelessness and cleanliness in the downtown area, and treatment programs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
But the resolution, which passed narrowly, shut out funding for the police and fire departments, drawing criticism from some councilors.
The marijuana money has become “a political football” that’s led to public bickering between City Council and the office of Mayor Yemi Mobolade, Councilor Nancy Henjum (D5) said…