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Bay County directs partial opioid settlement funds to Community Foundation, creates opioid remediation fund
Summary
The board approved Resolution 2025-232 to transfer partial opioid settlement proceeds to the Bay Area Community Foundation, create an opioid remediation fund and allocate some funds for community corrections residential treatment placements; foundation representatives pledged to measure outcomes.
The Bay County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2025-232 on Nov. 18 to transfer partial opioid settlement funds to the Bay Area Community Foundation and to create an opioid remediation fund, with a designated portion of funds to support community corrections residential treatment placement.
Commissioners said the arrangement aims to ensure funds are distributed responsibly and to support prevention and treatment services. One commissioner noted ongoing litigation and prior efforts to recover funds dating back to 2017; the board discussed the administrative burden and paperwork needed to move funds while ensuring appropriate oversight.
Shauna Walraven (identified in the transcript) and Sean Walraven spoke in support. Shauna was introduced as CEO of the Bay Area Community Foundation that would handle disbursements; Sean Walraven said the foundation's role is to distribute funds, measure results and make the most impact in the community.
A commissioner expressed confidence that the Community Foundation is the appropriate administrator and the board approved the resolution by voice vote.
The transcript records supportive remarks and the vote; it does not include detailed allocation schedules, precise dollar amounts allocated at the meeting, or the foundation’s full reporting schedule. Those implementation details will be determined in follow-up administrative arrangements.
