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Washington County approves Community Rebuilding Initiative grant after heated debate
Summary
The Washington County Quorum Court on Monday approved an ordinance to create a Community Rebuilding Initiative (CRI) grant fund, funding a 9-month pilot of a residential substance-abuse treatment program tied to returning-home reentry services. Supporters cited past program data; opponents sought delay and alternate investments.
The Washington County Quorum Court approved an ordinance creating the Community Rebuilding Initiative grant fund, funding a near-term pilot to place residents in a 90-day residential substance-abuse treatment program linked to returning-home reentry services.
County Judge Deakins told the court the program builds on existing local efforts and called the moment “very particular” because the county “has a facility, we have a service provider, and we have all the elected officials coming together.” Nick Robbins, the Returning Homes representative who helped design the proposal, urged action and said, “if we wait to do everything, we're gonna do nothing.”
The ordinance (item number 8 on the agenda) was moved for passage by Justice Seque and seconded by Justice Dennis. After public comment and extended discussion on metrics, cost and alternatives, the court voted to approve the ordinance.
Why it matters: supporters described CRI…
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