Item:
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Recognition of the Establishment of an Advisory Committee for Opioid Settlement Funding
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 9, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve the formal recognition and establishment of an Advisory Committee for Opioid Settlement Funding. The committee will provide guidance on the allocation of opioid settlement funds in alignment with community priorities and evidence-based practices.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal: Community Well-being for All by promoting evidence-based strategies aimed at reducing the risk of overdose among individuals with opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorders, or mental health conditions.
Resource Persons: Jaeson Smith, Opioid Settlement Manager; Curtis Massey, Deputy County Attorney; Joanne Pierce, Assistant County Manager; Dwane Brinson, Assistant County Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the formal recognition and establishment of the Advisory Committee for Opioid Settlement Funding to ensure transparency, community engagement, and strategic use of settlement resources.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________