Opioid Response Task Force

The Oconee County Opioid Response Task Force was established by County Council in September of 2023. This Task Force was created for the limited purposes of:
  • Studying the issue of current and projected opioid overdoses and other opioid misuse in Oconee County.
  • Developing potential strategies and recommendations to prevent loss of life and help individuals experiencing opioid use disorder.
  • Reviewing community support applications for Funding distribution.
  • Conducting community forums.
  • Reporting its findings to Council.

Meeting Documents:

DateAgendasBackup MaterialMinutes
02-13-2025AgendaN/AMinutes
02-27-2025AgendaN/AN/A
09-18-2025AgendaN/AN/A

Representatives:

Dr. Aaron Zeller At-Large
Scott Krein At-Large
Alan Sayre At-Large
Jon Holland At-Large
Mike Carroll At-Large
Casey Bowling At-Large
Zach McCall At-Large
David Harrison At-Large
Lekesha Benson At-Large

Staff Liaison:

Zac Smith tbd

Our Mission

It is the mission of Oconee County to provide our current and future citizens and visitors quality services while protecting our communities, heritage, environment and natural resources, in an ever-changing world.

Vision

Oconee County – A diverse, growing, safe, vibrant community guided by rural traditions and shaped by natural beauty; where employment, education and recreation offer a rich quality of life for all generations, both today and tomorrow.