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Council approves $1 million loan to Mary Haven from opioid recovery fund; union asks for oversight

Columbus City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary

Council authorized a $1,000,000 loan to Mary Haven Inc. from the opioid recovery fund to sustain operations amid reimbursement delays; SEIU District 1199 urged strict oversight and transparency, and finance staff said loan terms are being finalized and expected to be repaid within about a year.

The health, human services and equity committee presented an ordinance (34-40-2025) authorizing a $1,000,000 loan and promissory note from the opioid recovery fund to Mary Haven Inc. Council approved the emergency appropriation.

Jeff Derringer, political and research coordinator with SEIU District 1199, testified in favor of…

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