The Dakota County Opioid Response Advisory Committee supports the development of a comprehensive and effective countywide response to the opioid crisis. It provides recommendations to the county board on the use of Opioid Settlement Funds for external projects and initiatives.
Committee Bylaws
Membership
17 members
1 resident with lived experience/district
3 health care representatives
3 community partners
4 local government staff members
Lived experience includes:
- People who have used one or more illicit opioids and who are currently in recovery
- Individuals who use prescription opioids for chronic pain management
- Family and friends who have been impacted by the opioid crisis
Vacancies
District 6
You may apply at any time. Application to the committee requires a separate application from the other advisory committees. Your application will be kept on file for one year.
Apply for the Opioid Response Advisory Committee
Meetings
First Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m.
Meeting schedule, agenda and minutes
Per diem
$50 for attendance at regular and special meetings
Staff contact
James Johnson, Jr., 952-554-6612, james.johnson@co.dakota.mn.us
Member roster
Name |
Representing |
Term |
Bridgette Norring | Community Partner | 12/31/2025
|
Q Mursal | Community Partner | 12/31/2025
|
Hanna Kazempour | Community Partner | 12/31/2025
|
Dr. Seema Maddali | Health Care | 12/31/2025 |
Marcus Blue | Health Care | 12/31/2025 |
Michael Beltowsky | Health Care | 12/31/2025 |
Tiffany Neuharth | Lived Experience - District 1 | 12/31/2025
|
Susan Pugh | Lived Experience - District 2 | 12/31/2025 |
Maria Anderson
| Lived Experience - District 3 | 12/31/2025 |
Jacqueline Young | Lived Experience - District 4 | 12/31/2025
|
Cara Schulz | Lived Experience - District 5 | 12/31/2025 |
VACANT | Lived Experience - District 6 | 12/31/2025
|
Jennifer Denmark | Lived Experience - District 7 | 12/31/2025
|
Luke Hellier | City | 12/31/2025
|
Nate Burkett | City | 12/31/2025
|
Terry Johnson | Fire | 12/31/2025
|
Bryan Schowalter | Police | 12/31/2025
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