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Cuyahoga County council rejects proposal to use opioid funds for 15 juvenile probation officers
Summary
After extensive public testimony and council debate, a council amendment to shift opioid funds to hire 15 juvenile probation officers ($1.2M/year) failed on a roll call; advocates and some members argued it was cost neutral, while leadership cited fiscal uncertainty and sustainability concerns.
Councilmembers and community advocates debated, then rejected, a council amendment that would have directed $1,200,000 annually to hire 15 additional juvenile probation officers.
The failed amendment, introduced by Councilwoman Simon with Councilman Hauser and Councilman Gallagher as co-sponsors, proposed using opioid fund dollars to free up HHS levy dollars and thereby pay for probation staffing recommended by the juvenile court advisory subcommittee. "The Special Subcommittee found…we urge you again to consider allocating $1,200,000 for 15 additional probation officers," said Bob Staib, a resident and organizer who testified in favor of the…
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