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Washington County reviews opioid settlement balance and options for spending

3107928 · April 24, 2025
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Staff reported the county has received roughly $3.0 million in opioid settlement payments, has expended about $1.1 million, and is weighing program and sustainability choices for roughly $1.9 million remaining; staff will bring proposals to the committee for approval.

Washington County Health & Human Services staff briefed the committee April 23 on current opioid settlement receipts, recent uses of the funds and planning steps for remaining dollars.

Julie (Health & Human Services staff member, Washington County) said the county has received slightly more than $3 million in opioid settlement funds and expended roughly $1.1 million, leaving about $1.9 million currently on hand. The county’s report attached to the committee packet projects additional payments through 2038; Julie said the county’s interactive…

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