PURPOSE: For the purposes of developing and recommending meaningful evidence-based solutions to the growing problem of heroin, opioid, and cocaine misuse, addiction, and overdose.
COMPOSITION: Fifteen members consisting of:
1. Two Common Council members appointed by the Common Council President.
2. The Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner’s designee.
3. The Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department or the Chief’s designee.
4. One representative selected by the Milwaukee County Intergovernmental Cooperation Council.
5. One representative of the community appointed by the Mayor.
6. One representative of the medical profession appointed by the Mayor.
7. Four members to be appointed by the County Executive.
8. One person who is recovering from addiction to heroin, opioids, and/or cocaine appointed by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services.
9. One person who is a law enforcement professional appointed by the Chair of the Task Force.
10. One representative from an area treatment center to be appointed by the Chair of the Task Force.
11. One representative from an area of community recovery to be appointed by the Chair of the Task Force.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Common Council File Number 161061, 161741, 201701, 221702 and 230027
SALARY: None.
STAFFING: Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232, Fax: 286-3456, clee@milwaukee.gov
LAST UPDATED: May 19, 2023