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Lakewood council refers opioid settlement participation resolution to committee; law director outlines use limits

5711453 · September 3, 2025
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Law Director Vargo told council the city would receive a share of statewide settlement funds if it opts in; council referred a resolution authorizing participation to the Committee of the Whole for more detailed review.

Law Director Vargo briefed Lakewood City Council on Sept. 2 about proposed continuing settlements in national opioid litigation and the city—s option to participate in future settlement rounds. Council referred a resolution authorizing the mayor or her designee to enter into agreements to participate in statewide opioid settlements to the Committee of the Whole for further review.

Vargo said the city would receive funds according to a statewide formula negotiated in a One Ohio memorandum of understanding…

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