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Board creates work group to set process for opioid and cannabis settlement dollars; commissioners to serve with staff
Summary
The board approved a work group of county administrators, counsel, finance staff and two commissioners (Walter and Nelson) to develop a transparent process for reviewing and awarding opioid settlement and marijuana tax funds; the board invited prior task force members and public participants to join meetings.
The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners approved a work group to design a process for reviewing and awarding opioid settlement and marijuana tax funds.
Administration recommended a team composed of the county administrator, deputy administrator, finance director, civil counsel and two commissioners; Commissioners Walter and Nelson were appointed. The stated purpose is to create a transparent application and review process so community groups and providers can apply through an established mechanism rather than seeking one‑off awards.
Commissioners made clear that the work group is intended to set process rules — who applies, evaluation criteria and reporting — and is not intended to supplant the opioid task force’s substantive recommendations. Commissioner Walter emphasized the separation: "The work group is about creating a process for reviewing and spending the funds," she said, while noting the board still needs a study session where the task force can present its priorities.
The motion passed; staff invited members of the public who previously requested involvement to attend and participate in the open meetings.
