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Votes at a glance: Eau Claire County Board approves opioid allocations, juvenile detention staff expansion and several ordinances
Summary
The board approved a set of resolutions and ordinances by roll/voice votes at its Aug. 19 meeting, including opioid settlement spending, a grant-funded juvenile detention staff position and changes to ATV/UTV and highway speed limits.
At its Aug. 19 meeting the Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors voted on a series of resolutions and ordinances. The board recorded multiple unanimous 23–0 voice votes and a small number of split votes for proclamations and funding items.
Votes at a glance
- Opioid settlement funds: The board approved a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $65,900 from opioid settlement funds for youth prevention in schools, harm reduction services and community education (file 25-25-256/049). Motion: Supervisor Wilkie; second: Supervisor Jenkins. Committee recommendation: Administration committee passed 5–0. Board vote: 22 yes, 1 no. Outcome: approved. Notes: The allocation follows the Settlement Task Force recommended plan and is prorated for the remainder of 2025; funds are intended for education and leverage for matching dollars, not for new county positions.
- International Overdose Awareness Day proclamation: Motion: Supervisor Meyer; second: Supervisor Jenkins. Board vote: 22 yes, 1 no. Outcome: approved. Notes: The proclamation…
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