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Council splits on opioid-settlement uses as Family Court Project wins $250,000 appropriation; community corrections funding remains unresolved
Summary
After an extended debate over restricted opioid-settlement dollars and county finances, Vigo County Council approved $250,000 for a Family Court Project but tabled other community corrections and salary requests pending further information and budget committee review.
The Vigo County Council spent more than an hour debating how to use opioid-settlement funds, weighing proposals to fund community corrections benefits, judges’ staffing requests and a Family Court Project focused on children’s mental health.
Judge Reddy (presentation to the council) urged approval of a $250,000 appropriation for the Family Court Project, arguing the program could reduce juvenile delinquency and future incarceration costs. "This project is seeking funding that amounts to around 2% of what we spend just to house criminals in jail," the presenter said, stressing the potential for prevention and…
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