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Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board
The Substance Abuse Policy Board was established on May 9, 1990, with the adoption of Resolution No. 279-1990 per Florida Administrative Code requirements. The duties of the board are to address substance abuse problems, identify additional resources needed to address these problems, develop a prevention strategy, and coordinate drug control efforts in Monroe County. The board shall also meet to review and recommend applications for funding under the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Members of the board serve by reason of their job position as outlined in Resolution Nos. 284-2016 and 165-1999. All except the County Commissioner shall continue to serve until they are no longer in that position or until termination of the Board by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners will designate the county commissioner members in November of each year.
About
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Office of Criminal Justice Grants (OCJG) acts as the State Administering Agency (SAA) or designated pass-through entity for various federal grant programs, e.g., Byrne/JAG Grant Program, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. OCJG secures, distributes, and manages federal grant funds for Florida’s Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement community.
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG): A national formula-based, block grant program administered by the U.S Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. Byrne/JAG funds are used to improve the criminal justice system and support various activities to prevent and control crime. JAGC funds may be used to implement programs in the following program areas: (1) law enforcement; (2) prosecution, courts, and indigent defense; (3) prevention and education; (4) corrections, community corrections, and reentry; (5) planning, evaluation and technology enhancements; (6) crime and victim-witness programs; and (7) mental health programs. For more information about the Byrne/JAG Grant program, you may visit FDLE’s website.
Monroe County Clerk’s Drug Abuse Trust Fund: These funds have been used to supplement the Byrne/JAG funding and are used for substance abuse treatment and/or educational programs. The SAPAB will make recommendations on the amount of funds to distribute.
Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board Members
| Position | Member |
|---|---|
| County Commissioner | Michelle Lincoln |
| County Commissioner | Holly Merrill Raschein |
| State Attorney | Dennis W. Ward |
| Public Defender | Robert Lockwood |
| Monroe County Sheriff, Designee | Rick Ramsay |
| Chief, Key West Police Department | Sean Brandenburg |
| Chief, Key Colony Beach Police Department | Kris DeGiovanni |
| Jail Administrator | Tim Age |
| Rep. of Local Drug Treatment Program | Duane Triplett |
| Clerk of the Court | Kevin Madok |
| Superintendent of Education | Theresa Axford |
| Court Administrator | Holly Elomina, Chairperson |
| Florida Department of Corrections, Circuit Administrator | Faith Brown |
| Director of Community Mental Health Centers | Maureen Dunleavy |
*The Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board (SAPAB) membership is in accordance with Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) 11D-9.005. Members serve because of their job position/title and shall continue to serve until they are no longer in that position or until termination of the SAPAB.
Appeals
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
ADA Assistance
If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations to participate in meeting proceedings, please contact the County Administrator’s Office by phoning 305-292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days before the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711."