FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The City of Fort Wayne has officially opened the first application period for funding from opioid settlement payments aimed at supporting individuals and families affected by opioid and substance addiction.
The opioid settlement payments, which are expected to continue through 2038, are managed locally by the National Opioid Settlement Committee, a group formed earlier this year by Mayor Sharon Tucker in partnership with City Council.
The committee’s role is to recommend how the funds are spent, bring together community groups to address the root causes of addiction, and raise awareness about substance use issues…