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Commissioners hear case to extend opioid‑settlement funding for Burke County Recovery Court; staff recommend extension through 2026
Summary
Staff recommended using opioid settlement dollars to continue Burke County Recovery Court through December 2026, supporting up to 30 participants; graduate testimony and judge endorsements underscored program outcomes but formal board action was left to the consent agenda.
Burke County staff briefed commissioners on a proposed extension of opioid‑settlement funding for Burke County Recovery Court, recommending county support through Dec. 31, 2026, which staff said would permit up to 30 participants under current funding.
Hugh Sandow, the county’s budget strategy and performance analyst, reviewed the program’s history and metrics, saying the vendor Cognitive Connections provides weekly reports and that program outcomes have improved since staff began more active oversight. He said as of April there were 19 active participants and 16 graduates since February…
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