Monroe County approves first opioid-settlement distributions after brief tabling
After a motion to table and debate over use of general-fund versus settlement funds, commissioners approved $239,097.62 in local opioid-settlement grants plus $50,000 for the 10th Judicial District; the vote passed 8–2.
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The Monroe County Commission on June 23 approved initial distributions from opioid settlement funds recommended by the county's Opioid Council. The council proposed $239,097.62 distributed among local programs (including $34,160 to the Monroe County Prevention and Wellness Coalition, $75,000 to Faith 17 Ministries, $73,937.62 to Juvenile Courts, $11,000 to CASA and $45,000 to Volunteer Behavioral Health) and an additional $50,000 to the 10th Judicial District; the total recommended phase one distribution cited in the resolution is $289,097.62.
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