COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -One year after voters approved recreational marijuana sales, Colorado Springs is now seeing millions of dollars come in and city leaders say that money is starting to make an impact.
According to the Colorado Springs Cannabis Association, the city brought in about $3.8 million in 2025 from recreational marijuana sales. The revenue comes from a 5% special marijuana tax approved by voters in 2024, along with standard city sales tax and a portion of state tax shared back to the city.
City leaders say the money is set aside for specific priorities, including public safety, mental health services and programs supporting veterans…