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Commissioners discuss using opioid settlement funds for detox center, plan work session
Summary
Commissioners reviewed opioid settlement funding, discussed plans for a detox center and potential partnerships, and proposed a work session to develop a spending plan; staff said $1.4 million in settlement funds had been received to date.
Yamhill County commissioners discussed proposals to use opioid settlement funds to support a detox center and related programs, and asked staff to schedule a work session to develop a coordinated plan.
Commissioner King said she met with federal lawmakers and pitched priorities including a detox center and a radio tower; she said both Sen. Jeff Merkley’s and Rep. Val Hoyle’s offices expressed interest in helping. Commissioner Starett and other commissioners said the county already has funding and a plan and should move quickly to identify…
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