Opioid Response Advisory Committee

​​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. 

Committe​e Bylaws

Members​hip 

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
  

See committee vacancies and membership roster ​

Meetings

First Tuesday of every month, ​3 p.m.
Meeting schedule, agenda and​ minutes

Per di​​em  

$50 for attendance at regular and special meetings  

Staff contact   

James Johnson, Jr., 651​-554-6612, james.john​son@co.dakota.mn.us​