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County manager announces $1 million in SB3 early-access behavioral-health funds; new HR director named
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County Manager Mike Stark said San Juan County will receive $1,000,000 in SB3 early-access behavioral-health funding — $500,000 for a navigation center and $500,000 for an access/alternative-sentencing program — and introduced Melissa as the incoming human resources director effective May 11.
County Manager Mike Stark told commissioners that San Juan County was selected to receive $1,000,000 in early-access funding from SB3, the state behavioral-health trust fund program. "We're gonna be the recipient of 1000000 dollars to further behavioral efforts here in San Juan County, 500,000 for the navigation center, and 500,000 for the access program and alternative sentencing," Stark said, noting these awards will help replace lost state funding for services and arrive at an opportune time before budget season.
Stark also recognized outgoing CHRO Roberta Padilla for 18 years of service and introduced Melissa (first name used in the transcript) as the county's new human resources director, effective May 11. Stark summarized Melissa's county tenure (intern in 2008; full time from 2011; deputy human resources officer in 2023) and prior six years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Commissioners congratulated Melissa and thanked Padilla for her service.
Stark framed the SB3 awards as short-term early-access funds tied to the legislative behavioral-health program and said staff will integrate the grants into upcoming budget and program planning.
