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Oconto County steering committee reviews opioid-abatement fund; $203,128 remains available
Summary
The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee reviewed the county's remediation fund on June 25, hearing that $558,000 has been received to date and $203,128 remains available; members urged prompt allocation to reach residents.
The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee met June 25 and received an update on the county's opioid remediation fund balance.
Richard Heath reviewed the financial report and said, "To date, Oconto County has received $558,000.00." He added that "the current remaining balance after allocated funds is $203,128.00." Heath emphasized the importance of allocating available funds promptly so they reach Oconto County residents in a timely manner and noted that funds will continue to come in through 2038 toward a total of $1.6 million.
The update focused on the pace of allocations rather than the specifics of any single grant. Committee members discussed the need to move funding into programs quickly to ensure local impact. No new funding requests were on the agenda at this meeting.
Next steps noted by the committee include continued monitoring of incoming funds and prioritizing timely disbursement to eligible local programs and providers. The committee scheduled its next regular meeting for Aug. 27, 2026.
