Portland board approves resolution to accept share of Purdue Pharma settlement

Aug 7, 2025

The Board of Public Works and Safety adopted Resolution 2025‑11 to approve participation in the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, which commits Purdue to pay $6.5 million over 15 years; the municipality allocation has not yet been released.

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The Portland Board of Public Works and Safety voted Aug. 7 to approve Resolution 2025‑11, authorizing the city to participate in the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement. Jerry Leonhard moved the resolution and Steve McIntosh seconded; the chair was recorded voting 'aye.'

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