Opioid Settlement Funds

Expressed gratitude for the opioid settlement fund process and supported funding fire department paramedicine and recovery support.

Emphasized the historic harm of drug crises on families and urged that recovery funds directly assist affected community members.

Supported the mobile integrated health unit funded by opioid settlement monies to address emergency medical follow-up.

Spoke as executive director of the Delray Beach Drug Task Force supporting community paramedicine as a top priority.

Represented the Drug Abuse Foundation and supported comprehensive community investment in treatment, prevention, and recovery.

Noted previous leadership in drug task force initiatives and supported aligning opioid funds and Karen foundation funds appropriately.

Spoke in recovery and as CEO of Wayside House in support of the paramedicine program.

Urged the commission to prioritize opioid settlement dollars for the fire rescue paramedicine program.