Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
The Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA)advises the county on policy, program needs and priorities in the county for comprehensive treatment and care of alcoholics and drug abusers and affected others and for the education of the citizenry to promote public awareness of alcohol abuse and drug abuse. It also advises the county on the planning, development and establishment of new programs and facilities and review continuing programs. The State requires under the provisions of the Chapter 51 grant that two (2) board members are recovering alcoholics and that two (2) members are recovering drug abusers.
Membership
Total Number of Members Allowed: 12
Number of Vacancies: 0
No less than 10 members; No more than 12 appointed members; 3-year term expires November 1
Commissioner Member: Commissioner Amy L. Gatto
Staff Person: Brian Wilson
Phone: (609) 645-5932
Current Members
- Lisa A. Catalano
- Dana A. Cironi
- Katie Faldetta
- Kenneth M. Litwak
- Clifford Mays, Jr.
- Robert Peters
- William R. Reynolds, Esquire
- Cara E. Runkle
- Georgett Shelton
- Yolanda Simms
- Barbara Sorace
- John Tamuts
Meetings
The Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. (Meetings may be cancelled due to holidays and/or inclement weather).
Meeting Document Archive
Meeting Schedule
Apply
Most advisory boards are open to Atlantic County residents. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on this or any other Board or Commission, please visit the Advisory Board or Commission Application page to apply or download an application.