The Clackamas County Policy Session on November 7, 2024, focused on updates regarding opioid settlement projects and funding requests. The meeting began with presentations from Rod Cook, the Director of Health Housing Human Services, and Philip Mason Joyner, the Public Health Division Director.

Cook outlined the county's ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis, highlighting that Clackamas County expects to receive over $24 million in settlement funds from distributors and retailers responsible for the opioid-related issues affecting the community. The staff presented a request for an additional $1,625,000 in opioid settlement funds to sustain current initiatives and an additional $2,140,000 to support the Clackamas County Recovery Campus.

Joyner provided a detailed breakdown of the proposed funding allocations, emphasizing the importance of these investments in addressing internal county department needs and enhancing recovery services. The commissioners were invited to ask questions and discuss the specifics of the funding requests.

The meeting underscored the county's commitment to tackling the opioid crisis through strategic investments and collaborative efforts, with a focus on improving public health outcomes in the community. Further discussions and decisions regarding the funding requests are expected in upcoming sessions.