How the Henrico Addiction Task Force is working to address fatal overdoses; Q&A with the candidates for Tuckahoe supervisor

Henrico Newsflash – Oct. 31, 2023

Oct 31, 2023

How the Henrico Addiction Task Force is working to address fatal overdoses

Henrico County experienced 78 fatal overdoses from illicit drugs in 2022 – more than double the number of motor vehicle deaths and also double the number of homicides.

To combat the issues related to drug abuse and overdoses, Henrico County officials in 2016 created the Addiction Task Force, a group focused on proactively lowering fatal overdoses. The force was developed to gather information from police and mental health professionals about the effects of opioid usage in the county. Click here to read more

ELECTION 2023 COVERAGE

ELECTION 2023: Tuckahoe District supervisor – Greg Baka (Republican) vs. Jody Rogish (Democrat)

With the retirement of seven-term Tuckahoe District supervisor Pat O’Bannon at the end of this year, the seat will be filled by someone other than O’Bannon next year for the first time in 28 years. The two candidates seeking to step into the role are Republican Greg Baka and Democrat Jody Rogish.

Baka has served as O’Bannon’s representative on the Henrico Planning Commission since 2016 and has her endorsement for the seat. Rogish is a consultant with Impact Makers, serving the Virginia Department of Corrections as an information technology project manager. Click here to read more