2026.01.06 Commission Meeting - Afternoon

The Fremont County, WY Commission held a meeting on January 6, 2026, focusing primarily on the judicial branch's behavioral health grant process for fiscal years 2027-2028. Key discussions centered on the funding and matching requirements for treatment courts, including adult and juvenile programs. The judicial branch requires a 25% local match for grants, but many treatment courts report needing a higher match to operate effectively. The commission reviewed budget allocations, noting significant reductions in county match contributions compared to previous years, with concerns about sustaining programs amid funding uncertainties and workforce shortages. The group also discussed potential use of opioid settlement funds to supplement treatment court programs without supplanting existing grants. The judicial branch plans to finalize grant awards by the end of March, with ongoing efforts to address staffing challenges and legislative impacts on program funding. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting highlighted budgetary and grant management issues affecting local treatment court operations.