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Tulsa councilors discuss $6 million opioid-settlement plan to expand rapid rehousing and services
Summary
Councilors and city staff reviewed a mayoral plan to spend $6 million in opioid-settlement funds on rapid rehousing, prevention and supportive services; councilors asked about one-time funding, oversight and public reporting.
Tulsa City Councilors on Aug. 20 discussed a mayoral plan to use $6 million in opioid-settlement funds for rapid rehousing, prevention and supportive services as part of a broader effort to reduce homelessness.
The discussion focused on how the funds would be used, whether the money is ongoing, how the city would track spending and outcomes, and how the city would publicize results. Mayor Nichols and city staff outlined outreach and planning work already completed; Emily Hall, who compiled an FAQ for councilors and staff, provided a URL for public information under the Safe Move Tulsa materials on the city website.
Councilors repeatedly emphasized that the $6 million is one-time settlement money and not recurring general-tax revenue. “I just wanna thank Emily… I feel…
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