Cannabis dispensary approval concerns and cannabis tax revenue shortfall
Hayward
Summary
A resident criticized recent council approvals of a cannabis dispensary at the former Foothill Walgreens, comparing it to historical liquor store concentration in Black and brown neighborhoods. Another speaker noted cannabis tax revenue is coming in at only about 65% of what was budgeted.
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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cannabis tax revenue is running at about 65% of the budgeted amount.
The dispensary operator and, nominally, the city through tax revenue.
Residents concerned about concentrated cannabis retail in their neighborhoods.
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