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Council approves reclassification of opioid settlement funds for health-department street outreach
Summary
The council approved a resolution to reclassify opioid-settlement dollars awarded to the health department so they can be used for updated harm-reduction categories (street outreach hygiene kits and first aid), following an explanation from a county health representative.
The Henry County Council approved Commissioner Resolution 2026‑04‑08 to reclassify revenue the county received from opioid settlements so the health department can spend the funds under revised state guidance.
Jason, speaking for the health department, said that the award was made last year for harm‑reduction services but the allowable spending categories changed; the reclassification will permit use of leftover dollars to support street outreach including hygiene kits and first-aid supplies. Jason described the change as reallocating previously awarded funds to match current state guidelines and program needs.
Council members reviewed the packet, asked clarifying questions about eligible purchases, and approved a motion to adopt the reclassification. The motion carried without opposition.
No specific expenditure line items or dollar amounts beyond the general reclassification were specified in the council discussion recorded at the meeting.
