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Lachey is one of five investors in a marijuana grow center proposed for Hudson, Ohio
Ohio has not yet legalized marijuana, but a group in the state is hoping to put the matter on the November 3 ballot

By Associated Press and Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 06:56 EST, 15 July 2015 | Updated: 10:35 EST, 15 July 2015

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New career: Nick Lachey is one of the investors in a marijuana grow center which a group is pushing to legalize in singer's homestate of Ohio

Ohio resident and former boy band star Nick Lachey is among five investors in one of 10 marijuana grow centers that would be created across the state under a proposed ballot issue.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports ResponsibleOhio is attempting to get an issue on the November 3 ballot that would legalize marijuana for medical and personal use by adults 21 years or older.

The ballot issue would limit the growing to specific locations where groups of investors financing the operations own or have the option to buy property.

The 98 Degrees singer, most recently a television actor, is hoping to bring a grow center to the city of Hudson.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lachey is worth an estimated $20million.

The other investors involved in that grow center include three owners of CashMax loan stores and a car business owner from Texas.

ResponsibleOhio estimates the initiative would generate about $21.5 million in annual tax revenue for Summit County and its townships and municipalities.

They say that tax money could go towards law enforcement,infrastructure and economic development in the state.

'We would prefer to fill potholes with pot money,' ResponsibleOhio Executive Director Ian James said at a press conference on Tuesday.

The ballot also proposes to create about 1,100 retail stores in Ohio.

They say if the ballot passes, about 300 jobs would be created from temporary construction workers to full-time agricultural and office positions.

Back in the day: Lachey pictured above with the other members of 98 Degrees. From left to right: Justin Jeffre, Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, and Jeff Timmons