Fort Wayne, Ind.
– Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced the first recipients of opioid settlement funding to help individuals and families overcome opioid and substance addiction. The total investment is $1.002 million.
The City of Fort Wayne’s opioid settlement payments are scheduled to run through 2038. Earlier this year, Mayor Tucker created the National Opioid Settlement Committee. The purpose of the committee is to recommend usage of the funds, convene individuals and groups to explore causes and responses to priority issues related to opioid and substance use, and educate the community about opioid and substance use…