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County officials say opioid settlement funds could be used to support housing for women; further discussion planned
Summary
Representatives from local agencies briefed the Dickinson County Commission that they are developing a plan to use opioid-related funds for housing assistance for women; staff said the item is likely to appear on a future agenda for further consideration.
Representatives from the register of deeds office and service providers told the Dickinson County Commission on March 6 that they are developing a plan to use opioid-related funds to support housing for women.
County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf said Patty O'Malley, Kat McKee, Cindy Whittington, Pat (surname not specified) and Tessa Gutierrez met with county staff to request opioid settlement money targeted for housing assistance. Dockendorf said there are limits on how opioid settlement funds may be used but that the proposed plan would fall within those guidelines; staff are assembling details for the commission to review and the item is likely to be placed on next week's agenda for further discussion.
Dockendorf and county officials emphasized the need to gather additional information before the commission takes action, and they said staff would present a more developed plan at a subsequent meeting where possible funding mechanisms and eligibility rules will be clarified.
