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SIGCO briefs commission on opioid work; county appoints Opioid Board members

Claiborne County Commission ยท March 1, 2026

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Summary

SIGCO executive director Dan Spurlock updated commissioners on coalition efforts and new hemp-related law; the commission approved appointments to the county Opioid Board under Res. 2023-133.

Dan Spurlock, executive director of the region's SIGCO coalition, addressed the Claiborne County Commission on Dec. 18 to summarize local prevention work and recent policy changes. Spurlock said the coalition has operated continuously for 12 years, described a new state law (taking effect Jan. 2024) intended to reduce youth access to hemp-related products, and framed the opioid crisis with statewide figures presented to the commission. He told commissioners that the coalition "will continue to work against this epidemic" and thanked them for their support.

Following the presentation, the commission approved Res. 2023-133 on appointments to the county Opioid Board. The resolution lists appointments the County Mayor nominates subject to commission approval, including Derrick Shetterly (EMS Director), Joe Hoffman (Live Free Claiborne County), Meredith Arnold (Claiborne County Schools), Dana Smith (Assistant Director, Claiborne County Schools), Melissa Hamby (Claiborne County Health Department), and Lucinda Drummonds (Ag Extension Agent). The resolution also provided an extended stakeholder list for information that includes local health care providers, university representatives, and community organizations.

Commissioner Sherry McCreary moved the appointments; Commissioner Nathan Epperson seconded. The vote carried by aye vote.

No additional funding actions were included in the appointment resolution; the items establish an oversight and planning body to administer opioid litigation funds and coordinate local prevention and treatment strategies.