Opioid Settlement Funds

In 2022 the Washington State Attorney General’s Office resolved a lawsuit with companies found to have played a key role in fueling the opioid epidemic. The Oak Harbor City Council authorized the mayor to sign the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding between Washington Municipalities regarding the Opioid Settlement and the Memorandum of Understanding: forming the North Sound Region Opioid Abatement Council (NSROAC). Signing the regional agreement ensures the City of Oak Harbor participates in the Opioid Abatement Council and continues to receive annual settlement payments.  

The City Council is the committee to evaluate projects and initiatives for funding. The Finance Director is leading staff efforts to identify items that are eligible for settlement funding. Any item selected by staff for funding will be brought to the full City Council for evaluation and approval. 

Opioid Settlement Presentations to City Council

A list of current presentations regarding Opioid Settlement funds available:

• July 24, 2024, City Council Workshop: Opioid Settlement Funds Update (see pages 88 - 96)
• July 9, 2024, City Council Meeting: Kroger Opioid Settlement Participation Agreement (see pages 118 - 126)
• April 16,2024, City Council Meeting: Naloxone purchase utilizing Opioid Settlement Funds (see pages 573 - 580)
• April 2, 2024, City Council Meeting: Opioid Settlement Update (see pages 337 - 479)
• August 23, 2023, City Council Workshop: Police Department Opioid Presentation (see pages 133 - 143)

The City Council meetings and workshops are also available on YouTube to watch the presentations.