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Council debates uses of opioid settlement funds amid 2026 budget workshop
Summary
Finance reported the city has $317,515 on hand from opioid settlements (after a $15,000 expenditure) and projects a 2026 available total of $365,457; council debated candidate uses including an SRO, Anacortes Family Center support, and youth prevention programs.
During the Nov. 3 budget workshop Finance Director Hoagland reconciled opioid settlement receipts and possible uses in the 2026 budget.
Hoagland said the city has received $332,000 to date; after a $15,000 expenditure the balance is $317,515. Based on information received from the city attorney, staff project an additional $47,942 in 2026, producing an estimated $365,457 available for 2026 uses.
Council members discussed candidate allocations. Options discussed included:
- Fully funding the…
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