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Hawkins County Commission approves participation in national opioid settlement and multiple budget amendments
Summary
At its April 27, 2026 meeting the Hawkins County Commission voted to join a national opioid settlement, adopted a delinquent-tax policy and restated debt policy, approved several budget amendments across funds, confirmed appointments and approved notaries; two commissioners were absent.
The Hawkins County Commission on April 27, 2026 voted to participate in a national opioid settlement and approved a package of policies, budget amendments and appointments. The meeting, recorded as a regular session, showed 12 commissioners present and two absent; most measures passed by roll call.
The commission approved Resolution 2026/04/01 authorizing Hawkins County to participate in the national opioids settlement addressing six remnant defendants and approved the related settlement agreements. The motion was made by Commissioner Robbie Palmer and seconded by Commissioner John Gibson; the roll-call vote was 12 in favor, none opposed, with Commissioners Danny Alvis and Glenda Davis recorded as absent.
Commissioners also adopted a Delinquent Tax…
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