Johnson County staff told the Board of Supervisors on July 16 that phase one of opioid-settlement-funded naloxone distribution will place vending machines and locked distribution boxes in multiple community locations, and asked the board whether an outdoor vending machine may be installed at the county’s human services (HHS) building. The county has identified six potential sites and confirmed three: North Liberty Library, Courville Library, and Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City. Shelter House declined, EPI Mental Health is undecided, and the county said it will continue pursuing other sites. Sam (staff member), who presented the update, described two distribution models: a visible vending machine offering free naloxone and other harm-reduction supplies, and locked ‘‘distribution boxes’’ that open only with a code provided by staff or partner organizations. The county’s pilot team has been working with local vending-machine operators and a Narcan distributor to estimate costs and operations. Supervisors asked about access and whether people in an emergency could get supplies; Sam said the intent is that education and outreach will encourage people to obtain supplies in advance so they have them at hand, and that vending machines are free and show stocked items. The county said distribution boxes would be keyed so staff and partner organizations can provide access codes. Responding to questions, the presenter said the county has consulted with Physical Plant about outdoor installation at HHS and has no current concerns about outdoor placement after consulting other counties and a vending-machine operator; staff noted temperature controls and placement as operational matters they are still finalizing. The board indicated preliminary support for proceeding with an outdoor vending machine at HHS and for staff to continue securing sites and resolving installation details; supervisors also suggested discreet printed outreach materials to inform community members and partners where supplies will be located. No formal vote or binding action was recorded; staff asked for and received informal agreement from the supervisors to continue outreach and finalize placement details for the pilot. Ending: Staff will continue site negotiations, finalize installation requirements with Physical Plant, and return with any required agreements or further requests for formal approval.