Commission accepts additional opioid settlement funds for county programs

Jefferson County commissioners on Sept. 18 voted to accept additional opioid-settlement funding being distributed to counties under statewide settlement agreements and attorney-general guidance. County officials said the new funds are part of ongoing, statewide allocations and that the state attorney general’s office has advised counties to execute the necessary participation paperwork.
A commissioner moved to accept the additional funds and the motion was seconded; the chair called for those in favor and the meeting recorded "Aye." The transcript does not specify a dollar amount or programmatic uses; county staff indicated the funds are additional settlement dollars that will flow to counties under the statewide settlement framework.
No programmatic allocations or spending plans were adopted at the meeting; commissioners approved acceptance of the funds so the county can receive the allocation and consider spending or program implementation in later steps.