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Jefferson County signs on to secondary manufacturer opioid settlement

5825019 · September 2, 2025

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The commission voted to join a secondary-manufacturer opioid settlement during the Sept. 2 meeting; staff said more similar settlements are expected and the county will receive future notices and funds according to settlement terms.

Jefferson County commissioners voted Sept. 2 to sign on to a secondary‑manufacturer opioid settlement, authorizing the county to join other jurisdictions in the multi-party settlement process.

Staff noted the county will likely see multiple settlement invitations in coming months and that Chase had advised the county to sign on. The board moved and seconded a motion to join the settlement; roll call passed the motion.

No settlement payment amounts or distribution schedules were provided at the meeting. Staff said they will bring future settlement documents back to the board for signature and processing as they arrive.