QUESTION
How has the opioid settlement fund been utilized, and can potential underspending support addiction programs?
3:11:43
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38 sec
The Budget Director commits to discussions on optimal use of opioid settlement funds.
- Council Member Linda Lee asks about the expenditure of the opioid settlement funds, citing an approximate amount of 11 million dollars.
- Lee questions whether these funds, if underused, could support addiction services.
- Budget Director Jacques Jiha suggests coordinating with relevant agencies to explore the best allocation of these funds.
Linda Lee
3:11:43
But just two more questions about One is around the opioid settlement funds that the city was supposed to receive.
3:11:50
Just wanting to know if because last I checked, I believe we got 11 or $1,000,000, I believe it was, and just wanting to know how that money has been spent down if at all.
3:12:00
And and if there is sort of under spending in that area whether those could be used and go towards programs that support addiction services.
Jacques Jiha
3:12:11
We should definitely talk to you and put you in touch with our folks and work with the agencies to see what can be what best can be done.
Linda Lee
3:12:20
Okay.
3:12:20
Great.
3:12:21
Thank you.
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