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Kuna police describe opioid-settlement spending: school programs, multimedia campaign and vape sensors funded
Summary
Kuna's police chief told the council the city has used opioid-settlement dollars since 2023 for school-based prevention, including guest speakers, a 2025 multimedia campaign at Kuna High School and $25,254.36 in 2026 vape sensors for Kuna Middle School; the city treasurer said payments began in 2022 and could continue through about 2037.
Mayor Joe Steer and Kuna police on Tuesday described how the city has spent opioid-settlement funds to support prevention and school programming.
Chief Mike Fortusco told the City Council that Kuna has prioritized educational and prevention efforts in partnership with the Kuna School District. "Since 2023, the city of Kuna has utilized the settlement funds towards mostly education," Fortusco said, listing guest speakers, school campaigns and other programs. He said the city funded a multimedia campaign at Kuna High School in 2025…
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