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Jackson County to opt in to nationwide opioid settlements; Markel named signatory
Summary
The county authorized participation in two nationwide opioid settlement streams, with opt-in deadlines of Sept. 30 and Oct. 8, 2025. Commissioners also nominated Commissioner Drew Markel as the county signatory; motions passed unanimously.
Jackson County Commissioners voted Sept. 2 to participate in nationwide opioid litigation settlements and to authorize a county signatory to execute related documents. County official Susan Bevers told the board the county is "a litigating party" and that, because of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy, "we must opt in to this" before the Sept. 30 deadline; she also noted a separate settlement with eight smaller manufacturers that requires an opt-in by Oct. 8. Commissioners approved the participations and nominated Commissioner Drew Markel as the signatory by unanimous vote.
The minutes do not specify the dollar amounts or distribution formulas tied to the settlements. The board recorded only the decision to opt in and the nomination of a signatory; Bevers indicated county staff will follow filing procedures and deadlines required by the settlement processes.
