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Wright County joins national opioid settlement participation; auditor designated to sign
Summary
Supervisors approved participation in a national opioid litigation secondary manufacturers settlement and designated Auditor Amanda Meyer to sign required forms; county will receive funds subject to state allocation rules.
The Wright County Board of Supervisors voted to participate in a national opioid litigation settlement for secondary manufacturers and designated county Auditor Amanda Meyer to sign participation forms.
County staff described the settlement as a nationwide action that will distribute funds over nine years; the state currently takes 50% of distributed funds and the remainder is allocated to counties under state rules. The board discussed reporting requirements and the permissible uses of settlement money, noting that Exhibit E in the settlement documents lists specific allowable uses.
A supervisor moved to approve participation and to authorize Auditor Amanda Meyer to sign; the motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. County officials said annual reporting will be required and that a county official will track allowable uses consistent with state guidance.
