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Covington council backs one‑year funding to keep part‑time community care navigator
Summary
Covington council members agreed Oct. 25 to include one‑year funding in the 2026 budget to retain a part‑time community care navigator for 10 hours a week, using $16,000 in opioid‑abatement settlement funds and about $8,300 from a House Bill 1590 set‑aside.
Covington council members agreed during a budget workshop Oct. 25 to include funding in the proposed 2026 budget to retain a part‑time community care navigator for 10 hours a week through next year.
City staff said the position, now filled on a short‑term contract by Carrie, has strengthened the Community Care program and that keeping the 10‑hour weekly position will cost about $24,500 for 2026. Staff told the council the city has received roughly $16,000 in opioid‑abatement settlement funds that can be applied to the role; staff proposed drawing about $8,300 from a House Bill 1590 one‑time pot that the city has set aside, bringing the total to the needed amount for a one‑year continuation.
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