Cleveland City Council member Richard Starr has proposed adding marijuana revenues to the Cleveland casino money that already gets partially distributed as councilmember slush funds. This idea is in response to the city receiving $650,000 in weed money in 2025. However, there are issues with this approach, including little accountability and potential misuse of the funds for promoting themselves. Council President Blaine Griffin warned fellow council members that creating different funding mechanisms specifically tied to wards could lead to inequity. The best way to spend money on neighborhood needs is through detailed budget discussions about what neighborhoods and individual wards require.