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Discussion of opioid settlement funds and their allocation
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Council Member Narcisse discusses the settlement funds received by the city as a result of lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors. She emphasizes the importance of proper allocation of these funds towards harm reduction and treatment programs.
- Mentions that the city has received over $154 million so far
- States that the total expected settlement amount is more than $500 million by 2040
- Highlights the potential for additional funds from a recent settlement agreement
- Stresses the importance of allocating the settlement money towards appropriate harm reduction and treatment programs
Mercedes Narcisse
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As a result of 2 loss of bread against the manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids, the city had received over a $154,000,000 and we expect to have a total of more than 500,000,000 dollars by 2040.
0:03:34
In addition to those funds, we may see an expanded figure come in as a result of last week's settlement agreement that our attorney general announced.
0:03:43
It is imperative that the settlement money that the city receives is allocated toward appropriate, harm reduction and treatment programs.
0:03:54
Once in my life, I had experience working for reentry program and it was a a lot of addiction that we had to deal with.
0:04:02
So I'm so happy for that settlement.