Proposed harm reduction drop-in center stirs controversy and pushback

A new harm reduction clinic funded by money from a settlement with opioid manufacturers and proposed for Madison’s East Side has prompted pushback from Common Council members and others who allege a flawed approval process, inadequate planning and a conflict of interest, as the County Board Supervisor who chairs the subcommittee in charge of the funding works for the organization recommended for the contract.

Advocates, on the other hand, say the process was transparent and no additional planning is required.

The Dane County Board of Health is scheduled to consider and vote on the proposal Wednesday…

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