Public Health Services wants to temporarily use $97,674.12 in charity care funds to pay for twelve grant positions while waiting for a federal overdose-data grant to come through, and extend those positions through August 31, 2027.

What it means for you

This keeps twelve public health workers on the job focused on overdose response without a gap in pay, using charity care money as a bridge until the federal grant arrives.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.