Commissioners OK $3,393 opioid-restricted match to secure CASA state grant
The board approved using $3,393 in restricted opioid funds to match a state grant for the CASA program, enabling the county to receive the full state allocation and remain eligible for future distributions.
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Kelly Shellhammer, representing CASA (court-appointed special advocates), asked commissioners to fund a $3,393 local match so CASA could claim a state grant that requires a county match. "I'm coming to you to ask for additional funding for our CASA program," she said, explaining the county match unlocks the state's $18,393 award and ensures eligibility for later rounds.
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