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Commission approves $20,000 from opioid litigation funds for youth Pathways program
Summary
The Barbour County Commission approved a $20,000 allocation from opioid litigation funds to support a summer component of the New Vision Prevention Works Pathways program after hearing a $78,800 one-year proposal; the motion passed 2-1.
Sam Christie asked the Barbour County Commission to allocate $78,800 from opioid litigation funds to support the New Vision Prevention Works Pathways program, outlining a one-year budget that included staff positions and youth stipends.
"The proposed one-year budget included funding for a Youth Director, Workforce Development Director, Pathfinder stipends for 35 youth at $1,200 per participant over the program year, transportation, and leadership development activities," Christie told commissioners. He also said $20,000 would support a summer program serving 15 youth.
After discussion, Commissioner Jedd Schola moved to approve $20,000 from the opioid litigation funds for the summer program; Commissioner David Strait seconded. Commissioner Bob Richardson opposed; the motion carried 2-1. The approved funds will support the summer component only, not the full $78,800 request.
The commission did not specify an implementation timeline or reporting requirements in the meeting minutes; staff were asked to record the allocation and follow up administratively. The action was taken during the regular meeting on June 1, 2026.
