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Supervisors approve $5,000 from opioid settlement to bring mental‑health speaker for first responders
Summary
The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $5,000 payment from opioid‑settlement funds to host a mental‑health speaker for first responders after the speaker’s remarks were confirmed to include opioid‑related risks and recovery information.
The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to fund a mental‑health speaker for first responders with $5,000 drawn from opioid‑settlement funds.
Devon, representing the Woodbury County Fire Association, told the board the planned speaker would address mental health stresses faced by first responders and would touch on opioid‑related risks. According to Devon’s email read into the record, the speaker “goes into not drowning yourself in alcohol or opioids to relieve the stress” and raises awareness aimed at preventing substance misuse among responders.
Supervisor Nelson moved to pay the speaker from opioid‑settlement funds; the motion was seconded and passed 4–0. Board members said constituents had raised questions about the funding source in prior discussion; confirming the speaker would address opioid‑related material clarified the eligibility to use the settlement funds.
The board’s approval implements the one‑time payment to host the event. No additional follow‑up or reporting requirements were noted on the record.
