Jackson County approves $86,000 opioid‑settlement award to 180 Recovery Community Organization

Jun 16, 2026

The commissioners endorsed the JRAC grant committee's recommendation to award $86,000 in opioid settlement funds to 180 Recovery Community Organization for peer recovery services; the board also approved processing a Community Corrections Sam's Club card through utility claims to avoid late fees.

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J.L. Brewer, representing the Jackson County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC), said the JRAC grant committee and full board recommended awarding $86,000 in opioid‑settlement funds to 180 Recovery Community Organization to support peer recovery services in Jackson County. The commissioners voted to support the JRAC recommendation; the motion was made by Commissioner Drew Storey, seconded by Commissioner Andrew Stauffer, and carried 2‑0.

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