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Council renews two-year contract for school- and youth-focused substance counselor and accepts new opioid settlement participation

5952923 · September 12, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a professional-services contract renewal with Dr. Samantha Pfeiffer for substance-abuse counseling and education for Stow Youth Services and later approved participation in a new multi-party opioid settlement; councilors said settlement funds will help sustain programs like the counselor contract.

Council adopted Ordinance 2025-177 to renew a two‑year professional services contract with Dr. Samantha Pfeiffer to provide substance‑use counseling and prevention services through Stow Youth Services. Officials described the program as funded largely through opioid settlement proceeds and local allocations; staff reported that since October 2023 Dr. Pfeiffer has seen 91 students and completed treatment or education…

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