WASHINGTONVILLE – Assemblyman Colin Schmitt (R – New Windsor) in collaboration with Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler will hold a heroin and opioid legislative roundtable on Tuesday, December 10 at the Woodbury Senior Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The legislative roundtable will review the current status of the heroin and opioid epidemic in the Hudson Valley and evaluate community-based and legislative actions that could assist in further combating this ongoing crisis.
Schmitt and Hoovler will hear from individuals with firsthand experience dealing with this epidemic over the last few years including government and non-profit organizations, recovering addicts, family members, law enforcement and first responders.
“The heroin and opioid epidemic continues to plague our communities and state,” said Schmitt. “My legislative roundtable with Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler will focus on reviewing the current status of this crisis, which has touched every community in my district, and explore additional community-based and legislative approaches to combat and finally end this epidemic. The heroin and opioid epidemic is a public health crisis that impacts each and every one of us directly or indirectly. I would encourage all members of the community to join the District Attorney and me at this legislative roundtable.”
“Back in 2014, I advocated for a three-part approach to combating this epidemic which included education, treatment, and enforcement,” said Hoovler. I am proud that under my leadership, the District Attorney’s office has been involved with other agencies in a number of programs designed to educate the public and promote treatment opportunities.”
