Veterans Advisory Committee · 10:00 AM · Main Conference Room, 300 North Campbell – 2ND Floor
Analysis incorporates data from the official meeting minutes, including vote outcomes, attendance, and public testimony.
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Journalist
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe committee's rejection of a City Veteran of the Year nomination is the meeting's only non-routine outcome and is worth following up on, since the minutes do not record who made the motion, who seconded it, or the specific vote tally.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingNew committee leadership and subcommittee assignments were finalized this meeting, and the VAC's 2026 strategic plan remains under discussion ahead of the March 19 meeting — both are near-term entry points for engaging the committee's current decision-makers.
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24 items(6 procedural hidden)
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Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Veterans Advisory Committee will be conducted on the above date and time.
In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with the Veterans Advisory Committee during public comme
At the prompt please enter the corresponding Phone ID: 137 254 606#
If you wish to sign up to speak please contact Luther Jones at JonesLL@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 332-9339 no later than by the start of the meeting.
A quorum of the Veterans Advisory Committee members must be present and participate in the meeting.
#2Board discussion and action to approve minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting.
#3Standard citizen comment period allowing individuals up to 3 minutes to speak, with no formal board action taken.
#4Update on the El Paso VA Health Care Clinic provided to the board.
#5County update regarding the Veterans Assistance Program.
#6Community update discussion on PTSD and suicide rates among women veterans, presented by Darci Escandon.
#7Board vote to excuse Ruben Ramirez's absence from the November VAC meeting.
#8The board will vote to excuse Ron Jackson and Melissa Harcrow from the January VAC meeting for their absence.
#9The board will nominate and elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
#10The board will discuss and vote on subcommittee placement assignments for VAC members Ron Baker (District 1) and Gina Lewis (District 4).
#11Discussion and action item to select the City Veteran of the Year.
#12Monthly update from the Veterans Advisory Committee's subcommittees on employment, homelessness, and mental health initiatives.
#13Discussion of the VAC's 2026 strategic plan.
#14Update on the City of El Paso's Veteran and Military Affairs activities.
#15Board announcements limited to veteran and military events relevant to the El Paso region.
#16Board discussion of proposed agenda items to be included in the next meeting.
#17Announcement of the next Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) meeting date and time.
Sign language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to Luther Jones at JonesLL@elpasotexas.gov a minimum of 48 hours prior to the date and time of this hea
If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email JonesLL@elpasotexas.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
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