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Shasta supervisors approve naloxone vending-machine pilot after hours of debate; vote recorded 4-1
Summary
After extended discussion and public comment, the Board approved a pilot to place naloxone vending machines at health centers, the county jail and other partner sites and a related budget amendment. Supporters cited evidence of reduced overdose deaths; opponents raised concerns about youth access and supervision.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a pilot program to place naloxone (Narcan) vending machines at regionally selected partner sites and a budget amendment to fund the pilot, following extended public comment and a measured debate on Oct. 21.
Shauna Stratton of County Public Health told the board the machines would be sited at health centers, the county jail, Shingletown Medical Center and other partners and would collect anonymized distribution data through an integrated tablet for reporting. “The vending machine project didn’t come…
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