Best Uses of Opioid Settlement Monies

 August 7, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12

Program Summary:

Join us for an informative session designed to help city and county leaders understand the scope of the opioid settlements, how funds are allocated, and how your community can make the most of this unprecedented opportunity. With over $50 billion being distributed nationwide, including more than $3 billion to Florida, this webinar will cover the origins of the crisis, the structure of the settlements, and Florida’s unique Memorandum of Understanding. You’ll hear firsthand how to navigate implementation, including real-world examples from Sheriff Hardwick who is a member of the Statewide Council on Opioid Abatement, Sheila Fitzgerald, Deputy County Administrator for Okaloosa County, and Robert Bage, Chief of Police for Fort Walton Beach.  Whether you’re in public safety, public health, administration, or finance, this session will equip you with the context, tools, and strategies to ensure these funds make a lasting impact in your community.

Speakers:

• Robert Bage, Chief of Police, City of Fort Walton Beach
• Sheila Fitzgerald, Deputy County Administrator, Okaloosa County
• Robert Hardwick, Sheriff, Okaloosa County

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