Jackson to Use Marijuana Tax Revenue for Road Repairs

City officials plan to invest $250,000 in pothole fixes and infrastructure improvements across Jackson neighborhoods.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:16pm

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring overlapping, fractured shapes in warm earth tones that suggest the motion and urgency of repairing potholes in a city street.Marijuana tax revenue provides Jackson with a new tool to rapidly address its aging road infrastructure and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.Jackson Today

The City of Jackson, Michigan has announced plans to use $250,000 in state-distributed marijuana tax revenue to repair potholes and improve road conditions across the city. Officials say this 'Pot for Potholes' initiative reflects the city's commitment to finding innovative ways to address long-standing infrastructure challenges while easing the financial burden on residents.

Why it matters

Jackson currently struggles to keep up with the pace of road repairs, only resurfacing or reconstructing about one mile of roadway per year. This new marijuana tax funding will help the city accelerate progress and target high-need areas, delivering real results for residents. It also represents an opportunity to reinvest revenue from one of Jackson's fastest-growing industries back into the community.

The details

The funding comes from the Michigan Transportation Fund, which allocated a portion of Fiscal Year 2025 adult-use marijuana tax revenue to local communities for road and bridge improvements. City leaders see this initiative as a way to supplement existing street maintenance efforts and diversify revenue sources while continuing to invest in critical infrastructure.

  • The city plans to use the $250,000 in marijuana tax revenue during the upcoming 2026 construction season.

The players

Daniel Mahoney

The mayor of Jackson, Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“We're not waiting 150 years to fix our roads. We're finding smarter ways to get it done now using new revenue sources to deliver real results for the people of Jackson.”

— Daniel Mahoney, Mayor

“Jackson is turning a growing industry into real results. This is about better roads, safer neighborhoods, and making sure we're using every available resource to improve quality of life for our residents.”

— Daniel Mahoney, Mayor

What’s next

The city plans to begin using the marijuana tax revenue to repair roads and improve infrastructure across Jackson neighborhoods during the 2026 construction season.

The takeaway

By tapping into new revenue sources like marijuana tax proceeds, the City of Jackson is finding innovative ways to address long-standing infrastructure challenges and deliver tangible improvements for residents, rather than relying solely on traditional funding methods.