Howard to host Policy Committee hearing on opioid epidemic Monday in Exton, followed by constituent listening event at 6 p.m.
Rep. Kristine C. Howard February 18, 2020 | 3:21 PM
Howard to host Policy Committee hearing on opioid epidemic Monday in Exton, followed by constituent listening event at 6 p.m.
EXTON, Feb. 18 – State Rep. Kristine Howard, D-Chester, will host a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing on the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania.
The hearing will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 at West Whiteland Township Building, 101 Commerce Drive. Howard will also hold a listening session for constituents at 6 p.m. at the same location.
Discussion will center on what Pennsylvania has done and plans on doing to address the ongoing opioid crisis. Howard will be joined by fellow legislators from across the state, including Policy Committee Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster.
The current agenda is:
2 p.m. Welcome and opening remarks
2:10 p.m. Panel One:
- Nathan Schenker, first assistant public defender, Chester County
- Vince Cocco, assistant district attorney, Chester County
2:45 p.m. Panel Two:
- Vincent H. Brown, executive director, Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services
- Jamie Johnson, deputy director, Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services
- Karen Archambo, clinical supervisor, Mirmont Outpatient Center- Exton
3:30 p.m. Panel Three:
- Liz Tankel, family member affected by son’s addiction
- Eric Tankel, therapist and former person with an addiction, Therapeutic Alliance
4 p.m. Closing remarks
This hearing is among a series held across the state on House Democrats’ Plan4PA, focused on putting people first by growing good jobs, providing health care access, creating quality schools and providing training for jobs in a fair economy. More information about the plan is available at www.plan4pa.com and hearing materials are at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee.
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