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Votes and actions at a glance: Douglas County Health & Human Services Board, May 14, 2026
Summary
The board approved minutes, approved and referred two opioid-settlement funding requests (Hope Haven and park needle-disposal boxes), and adjourned. All recorded motions carried, with referrals to the Administration Committee for implementation details.
Key actions taken by the Douglas County Health and Human Services Board on May 14, 2026:
• Approval of minutes: Motion by Alan Jaques, seconded by Dennis Cummings, to approve minutes of March 26, 2026; motion carried.
• Hope Haven peer respite: Motion by Alan Jaques, seconded by Dennis Cummings, to approve a minimum $190,000 opioid‑settlement funding request for Hope Haven and refer to the Administration Committee; motion carried unanimously.
• Safe needle disposal for city parks: Motion by Dennis Cummings, seconded by June Farkas, to approve a $486.14 opioid‑settlement funding request to install disposal boxes in 14 park restrooms and refer to the Administration Committee; motion carried unanimously.
• Adjournment: Motion by June Farkas, seconded by Alan Jaques; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
All referred items will be considered by the Administration Committee for procurement, allocation, and implementation details.
