Veterans Advisory Committee

THORMAN ROOM B106, 801 TEXAS AVE, 79901

Agenda — 27 items

1. 1 Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Veterans Advisory Committee will be conducted on the above date and time.
2. 2 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 comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll Free Number: 1-833-664-9267
3. 3 At the prompt please enter the corresponding Phone ID: 137 254 606#
4. 4 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.
5. 5 A quorum of the Veterans Advisory Committee members must be present and participate in the meeting.
6. 6 CALL TO ORDER
7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. 8 AGENDA
9. 1. Roll Call. BC-2186
10. 2. Discussion and Action to Approve Minutes of: May 21, 2026. BC-2187
11. 3. Citizen Comment Period: Individuals limited to 3 minutes; no specific action may be taken. BC-2188
12. 4. El Paso VA Health Care Clinic Update. BC-2189
13. 5. El Paso County Update - Veterans Assistance Program. BC-2190
14. 6. Discussion: Community update, El Paso VA Health Care System, Kristen Mitchell, Homeless Program Manager. BC-2191
15. 7. Discussion: Community update, Forge Now, Jose Barron, Veteran Community Liaison. BC-2192
16. 8. Discussion and Action: Vote to excuse absence of Ron Jackson from May VAC meeting. BC-2193
17. 9. Discussion and Action: Vote to add Don Brown to the Veteran Homelessness Subcommittee. BC-2194
18. 10. Discussion: Monthly Update from VAC Subcommittees. a. Employment- Melissa Harcrow, George Elsaesser, and Gina Lewis b. Homelessness- George Elsaesser and Don Brown c. Mental Health- Donna Juarez, Gina Lewis, and Ron Baker BC-2195
19. 11. City of El Paso Veteran and Military Affairs Update. BC-2196
20. 12. Announcements: Limited to Veteran and Military events pertinent to the El Paso Region. BC-2197
21. 13. Discussion on proposed agenda items for next meeting. BC-2198
22. 14. Next VAC Meeting: Thursday July 16, 2026, at 10:00AM. BC-2199
23. 23 ADJOURN
24. 24 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
25. 25 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 hearing.
26. 26 If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email JonesLL@elpasotexas.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
27. 27 Posted this the ______ of __________________ at ______ AM/PM by ___________________________