This week, Mayor Amy Goodwin appointed several members to the Opioid Community Council, which will help guide the use of opioid settlement funds. New members include Chief of Staff Matthew Sutton, former US Attorney for the Southern District William Thompson, Dr. Cynthia Persily, Brian Lilly, Dr. Martha Carter, Bill Woodrum, Emily Hanna, Ashley McElwee, and Sarah Stone. The council, along with the United Way, will help administer opiod settlement funds through a new grant program announced by the City this week. Applications are being accepted for the grant funds through September 5th. There’s more at www.charlestonwv.gov.