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County awarded drug grant but ASAC declines to continue; supervisors seek replacement coordinator

5841372 · August 22, 2025
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Jackson County learned Aug. 19 it has been awarded a $125,000‑per‑year drug‑prevention grant but must replace the program coordinator role after ASAC declined to continue the contracted position and the incumbent resigned.

Jackson County staff told the Board of Supervisors Aug. 19 that the county has been awarded a drug‑prevention grant for the upcoming fiscal year worth $125,000 annually but must identify a new program coordinator and service provider after ASAC declined to continue the contract and the incumbent program coordinator resigned.

Public‑health and grant staff explained the contract history: Julie Fern, who previously served as program coordinator through ASAC,…

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