Commission accepts additional opioid settlement funds for county programs
Summary
The commissioners voted to accept additional opioid settlement money being distributed to counties under guidance from the state attorney general and to participate in the statewide distribution process.
Jefferson County commissioners on Sept. 18 voted to accept additional opioid-settlement funding being distributed to counties under statewide settlement agreements and attorney-general guidance. County officials said the new funds are part of ongoing, statewide allocations and that the state attorney general’s office has advised counties to execute the necessary participation paperwork. A commissioner moved to accept the additional funds and the motion was seconded; the chair called for those in favor and the meeting recorded "Aye." The transcript does not specify a dollar amount or programmatic uses; county staff indicated the funds are additional settlement dollars that will flow to counties under the statewide settlement framework. No programmatic allocations or spending plans were adopted at the meeting; commissioners approved acceptance of the funds so the county can receive the allocation and consider spending or program implementation in later steps.
