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County counselor: unclear whether state opioid dollars can be transferred between municipalities
Summary
Officials discussed whether the larger state allocation can be pooled locally; County Counselor Justin Wagner said it's unclear whether paying another municipality is an allowable use and recommended seeking clarification from the Attorney General's office.
Officials discussed the relationship between local pools of opioid settlement money and larger state allocations, and whether funds could be pooled or transferred between municipalities.
Chairman Beatty and others emphasized the importance of pressing the state about its larger $190 million allocation and exploring opportunities to pull state funds into local initiatives. County Counselor Justin Wagner said legal constraints may limit how local recipients can redistribute state‑level funds: “It’s unclear if paying another municipality is an allowable use,” he said and recommended that staff request formal clarification from the Attorney General's office.
Staff noted the state has produced county‑level needs assessments and that the Sunflower Coalition has moved funds quickly; the advisory coalition, if formed, would explore options for leveraging state and other grant funds to maximize local impact.
