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Council approves Kroger opioid settlement participation, casts TAD votes and adopts TMRS increase
Summary
Edmond City Council approved participation in the Kroger Texas opioid sub‑settlement, cast all three of its appraisal‑district votes for Gary Lasada, and adopted an ordinance raising the TMRS employee contribution rate from 5% to 6%. Several routine items and staff reports were also approved.
The Edmond City Council approved several measures at its December meeting, including joining the Kroger Texas opioid sub‑settlement, casting its three appraisal‑district votes for Gary Lasada, and adopting changes to the city’s Municipal Retirement System that raise the employee contribution rate to 6 percent.
Council voted to authorize the city manager to sign the Kroger participation and release form under Resolution No. 2024‑12‑01. Staff said Kroger’s settlement share is modest but warned that failing to join now would forfeit any share of future Kroger settlements. Officials said settlement proceeds are restricted and must be used for law‑enforcement or qualifying health programs related to…
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