Henrico County Government announced on August 13, 2025, that the Board of Supervisors approved participation in multiple opioid-related settlements and a new partnership to support stormwater management.
In a series of posts, Henrico County Government stated, “The settlements are expected to provide about $2 million over 15 years to help address the damage caused by the opioid epidemic.” (August 13, 2025). The county also confirmed its formal involvement in legal actions against several companies and individuals linked to the opioid crisis: “The Board approved a resolution for county participation in settlements of opioid-related claims against the Sackler Family, Henry Schein, Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun & Zydus.” (August 13, 2025).
Additionally, Henrico County reported another decision from the same meeting: “The Board approved a memorandum of agreement with the Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District. Henricopolis will provide education & outreach programs & other support for Henrico’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Program Plan.” (August 13, 2025).
Henrico County is home to a single public school district that enrolled more than 50,000 students during the 2023-24 academic year. According to data from the Virginia Department of Education, Black students made up the largest ethnic group in Henrico schools at nearly 36% of enrollment. Deep Run High School recorded the highest student population among all county schools during this period. Enrollment figures have shown minimal growth year-over-year.
These recent actions by local government follow ongoing efforts to address both public health challenges and environmental responsibilities within one of Virginia’s most populous counties.
