Lexington council unanimously approves participation in opioid-settlement resolution
April 03, 2026 | Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia
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Lexington City Council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-09, authorizing the city to participate in a combined settlement addressing opioid-related claims.
City staff described the matter as another opioid-class-action settlement and recommended the resolution, noting the item was added to the packet on Monday. "Staff recommends we approve this resolution, which will authorize us to enter into this settlement," the city manager said, asking council for questions.
Council Member Mister Ziegler moved to approve Resolution 2026-09 and Miss Alexander seconded the motion. The council took a roll-call vote; all members present voted aye and the motion carried unanimously.
Following the vote, Miss Alexander moved that council convene in closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) to discuss the disposition of city-owned real property for bargaining strategy; the motion passed on roll call and council proceeded into closed session.
Why it matters: participation in multi-jurisdiction opioid settlements can provide funds and limit future litigation costs; the packet did not include settlement terms in detail at this meeting and staff asked that further questions be directed to counsel.
Next steps: council entered a closed session for discussion of city-owned property and did not indicate additional immediate action beyond adjournment after the closed meeting.
City staff described the matter as another opioid-class-action settlement and recommended the resolution, noting the item was added to the packet on Monday. "Staff recommends we approve this resolution, which will authorize us to enter into this settlement," the city manager said, asking council for questions.
Council Member Mister Ziegler moved to approve Resolution 2026-09 and Miss Alexander seconded the motion. The council took a roll-call vote; all members present voted aye and the motion carried unanimously.
Following the vote, Miss Alexander moved that council convene in closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) to discuss the disposition of city-owned real property for bargaining strategy; the motion passed on roll call and council proceeded into closed session.
Why it matters: participation in multi-jurisdiction opioid settlements can provide funds and limit future litigation costs; the packet did not include settlement terms in detail at this meeting and staff asked that further questions be directed to counsel.
Next steps: council entered a closed session for discussion of city-owned property and did not indicate additional immediate action beyond adjournment after the closed meeting.
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