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Grand County allocates opioid-settlement funds to local recovery providers
Summary
The Commission approved a 60-20-20 split of One Utah opioid settlement funds among local recovery providers, authorizing funding agreements pending County Attorney review and praising community partners for their work.
Grand County commissioners voted on June 16 to allocate funds the county receives through the One Utah National Opioid Settlement to local recovery organizations, Clerk/Auditor Gabriel Woytek said. Commissioners approved a distribution model allocating 60% to the primary provider and two recipients receiving 20% each; the motion directs staff to finalize funding agreements after review by the County Attorney.
Representatives of recipient organizations described services they provide. Speakers included Breann Davis of The Wellness Collective, Lanette Denton of USARA, and representatives from the Moab Regional Recovery Center, who outlined treatment and support programs for people with opioid use disorder. Commissioner Brian Martinez moved the motion; Vice-Chair Bill Winfield seconded. Commissioner remarks expressed gratitude for partnering organizations and support from criminal-justice partners.
The motion passed 5–0. Commissioners did not specify exact dollar amounts in the motion at the June 16 meeting; funding agreements will follow attorney review.
