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Drug Free Council recommends selective awards after 2025 collections fall short of requests
Summary
Jackson County Drug Free Council received 15 grant applications seeking $90,348.44 but had only $56,401.77 in 2025 collections; commissioners approved the council's recommended allocations that keep at least 25% to prevention, treatment and law enforcement as required by statute.
Brenda Turner presented the Jackson County Drug Free Council's recommendations for awarding community drug funds on April 21. The council received 15 grant applications requesting a total of $90,348.44, but reported 2025 collections of $56,401.77 — substantially lower than prior years. Turner explained the statutory distribution rule requiring at least 25% of awards to prevention, treatment and law enforcement categories, with up to 25% allowed for administration. The commissioners approved the recommended awards as presented (motion by Commissioner Drew Storey; seconded by Commissioner Andrew Stauffer), and the motion carried 3–0.
Turner emphasized the need to be selective because awards cannot exceed available funds. The minutes show the council provided a spreadsheet comparing requests to recommended awards; the record does not include line-by-line award amounts in the minutes. Commissioners asked questions and accepted the council's recommendations, approving the funding allocation to align with statutory requirements and the reduced fund balance.
