Veterans Advisory Committee · 10:00 AM · Thorman Room B106, 801 Texas Ave, 79901
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Analysis
Governance & Oversight
Community Impact
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Journalist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingVeteran homelessness surfaced twice on this agenda: a VA Homeless Program Manager update and a new appointment to the committee's Homelessness Subcommittee — a pattern worth tracking across upcoming meetings for concrete program outcomes.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe committee's discussion of proposed agenda items for its next meeting opens a window to raise new topics before the July 16, 2026 session, and the vote to add a member to the Homelessness Subcommittee shows the subcommittee appointment process is an active channel for gaining formal standing on veteran issues.
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21 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.
#2Approval of meeting minutes from May 21, 2026.
#3Citizen comment period allowing individuals up to 3 minutes to speak, with no specific action taken.
#4Update on the El Paso VA Health Care Clinic.
#5An update from the county on its Veterans Assistance Program.
#6A community update presentation from the El Paso VA Health Care System's Homeless Program Manager, Kristen Mitchell.
#7A community update discussion presented by Jose Barron, Veteran Community Liaison, regarding the organization Forge Now.
#8Vote to excuse Ron Jackson's absence from the May VAC meeting.
#9Vote to appoint Don Brown to the Veteran Homelessness Subcommittee.
#10Monthly update from the VAC's Employment, Homelessness, and Mental Health subcommittees on their respective activities.
#11A briefing update on veteran and military affairs in the City of El Paso.
#12Standing agenda slot for announcements limited to veteran and military events relevant to the El Paso region.
#13Board discussion of proposed agenda items to be included in the next meeting.
#14Notice of the next VAC (Veterans Affairs/Advisory Committee) meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00AM.
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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