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Committee approves $268,000‑plus opioid‑abatement package to fund Hawkins County EMS response program
Summary
The Hawkins County Budget Advisory Committee approved using state opioid abatement funds to seed an opioid response program operated through Hawkins County Emergency Medical Services. Commissioners debated vehicle ownership, long‑term operating impacts and Narcan distribution before approving the plan.
The Hawkins County Budget Advisory Committee voted to allocate state opioid abatement funds to an opioid response program administered through Hawkins County Emergency Medical Services.
Commissioner John Gibson, sponsor of the resolution, moved to direct the 2023 state opioid abatement allocation to an opioid response program run by Hawkins County EMS. Commissioner Robbie Palmer seconded the motion. The committee approved the resolution by roll call, 7–0.
Discussion focused on program design and the county—s limited ability to use opioid abatement money for general operating costs. Several commissioners expressed concern that the proposal included purchases of vehicles…
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