Opioid settlement dollars use
Summary
Saint Paul expects about $14 million in opioid settlement funds between 2022 and 2038, but the money comes with restrictions — it must go to opioid remediation like treatment, prevention, and training. Bowie's adopted information request kicks off a closer look at how best to deploy it, in coordination with Ramsey County.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $14 million in restricted settlement funds through 2038, plus $1 million in unspent one-time fentanyl funding.
Residents affected by the opioid crisis, who could see expanded treatment and prevention services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Safety Committee — April 22, 2026
Saint Paul expects about $14 million in opioid settlement funds between 2022 and 2038, but the money comes with restrictions — it must go to opioid remediation like treatment, prevention, and training. Bowie's adopted information request kicks off a closer look at how best to deploy it, in coordination with Ramsey County.
Public Safety Committee — February 25, 2026
The opioid settlement dollars budget topic was moved to next month's meeting so the new administration can present a comprehensive plan.
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