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Cowlitz County updates public on $2.7 million in opioid settlement funds and options for use
Summary
Health department staff updated commissioners on opioid settlement receipts (~$2.7M), eligible uses under the One Washington memorandum of understanding, the regional opioid abatement council oversight, and possible next steps including RFPs or a local funding subcommittee.
Cowlitz County health officials told the Board of County Commissioners the county has received about $2.7 million so far from opioid settlements and outlined allowable uses and governance requirements.
"So for Cowlitz County, we receive opioid settlement funding," Gina James, director of Health and Human Services, told the commission. She said the county joined the One Washington memorandum of understanding to claim settlement funds; distributions are formula-driven by population and opioid-use prevalence. James said total revenue received through May is a little more than…
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