The council members expect the payout before the fiscal year ends this summer and are seeking input from as to how the money might best be spent.
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Councilmembers Marni von Wilpert and Raul Campillo expect the payout before the fiscal year ends this summer, and are seeking to continue to gather input from"regional stakeholders and experts" as to how the money might best be spent. In all, the distributors will pay up to $21 billion over 18 years, and J&J will pay up to an additional $5 billion over no more than nine years, according to the settlement. The San Diego City Attorney's Office estimates that the city should expect to receive $40 million over 18 years. To date, San Diego has already received $4.4 million.
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