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Community callers urge speedy, equity-focused use of opioid‑abatement funds and proposed mini/macro grant structure
Summary
Public commenters urged the council to prioritize immediate opioid‑abatement funding for grassroots organizations and community-based services, citing committee recommendations for mini grants ($5,000–$25,000) and macro grants ($25,000–$500,000) and asking for grant management support to ensure equity and access.
Two public commenters told the council the city should move promptly to implement the opioid‑abatement committee recommendations and ensure funding reaches grassroots organizations.
Danisha Taylor, representing Tracy's House, a recovery home, told councilors the recovery community faces urgent needs amid changes to Medicaid and community services and asked that…
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