Veterans Advisory Committee · 10:00 AM · Thorman Room B106, 801 Texas Ave, 79901
Analysis based on the published agenda — official vote outcomes not yet available. Results may appear as the city updates its records.
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Governance & Oversight
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Journalist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe August 20 VAC agenda concentrates the region's veteran-services picture in one sitting: VA clinic, county assistance program, and city Veteran and Military Affairs updates all report the same morning. The homelessness and mental health subcommittee reports are the place to press for numbers, since the agenda lists reporters by name but not findings.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe VAC yearly council update is the committee's formal channel to City Council, making this meeting the window to shape what gets carried forward. Two subcommittee seats are also up for a vote, and the agenda-setting item lets outside parties place topics on the September docket.
Resident
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingVeterans and family members can address the committee directly on August 20 during the 3-minute citizen comment period, including on homelessness and mental health services. Participation is available by phone, and speaker sign-up closes at the start of the meeting.
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#1Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Veterans Advisory Committee will be conducted on the above date and time.
#2In 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
#3At the prompt please enter the corresponding Phone ID: 137 254 606#
#4If 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.
#5A quorum of the Veterans Advisory Committee members must be present and participate in the meeting.
#2Discussion and action to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2026 meeting.
#3Standard citizen comment period allowing individuals up to 3 minutes to address the board; no specific action may be taken on comments.
#4Update presented on the El Paso VA Health Care Clinic, associated with Goal 1.
#5An update from El Paso County regarding its Veterans Assistance Program, presented to the board for informational purposes.
#6Presentation by Jose Alamillo, Program Director of the El Paso Center for Children, providing a community update to the board.
#7Discussion and vote to excuse the absence of Ron Jackson from the July Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC) meeting.
#9Monthly updates from the Veterans Advisory Committee subcommittees on Employment, Homelessness, and Mental Health.
#10Discussion and vote to add Debo Wakefield to one or more Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) subcommittees.
#11Discussion and action on a vote to add Julieta Urias to one or more VAC subcommittees.
#13A presentation providing an update on the City of El Paso's Veteran and Military Affairs efforts.
#14Board announcements limited to veteran and military events relevant to the El Paso region.
#15Discussion of proposed agenda items for the board's next meeting.
#16Announcement of the next Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
#27Sign 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
#28If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email JonesLL@elpasotexas.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
#29Posted this the ______ of __________________ at ______ AM/PM by ___________________________
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