Veterans Advisory Committee

THORMAN ROOM B106, 801 TEXAS AVE, 79901

Agenda — 28 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-1843
10. 2. Discussion and Action to Approve Minutes of: February 19, 2026. BC-1844
11. 3. Citizen Comment Period: Individuals limited to 3 minutes; no specific action may be taken. BC-1845
12. 4. El Paso VA Health Care Clinic Update. BC-1846
13. 5. El Paso County Update - Veterans Assistance Program. BC-1847
14. 6. Discussion: Community update, Major Talent, Shannon Gales, Veteran Engagement Coordinator- El Paso Region. BC-1848
15. 7. Discussion: Community update, Vital Mind Wellness, John Strickland. BC-1849
16. 8. Discussion and Action: Vote to excuse absence of Ruben Ramirez from February VAC meeting. BC-1850
17. 9. Discussion and Action: Nominate and elect chair for Veteran Homelessness Subcommittee. BC-1851
18. 10. Discussion: City Veteran of the Year. BC-1852
19. 11. Discussion: Monthly Update from VAC Subcommittees. a. Employment- Melissa Harcrow, George Elsaesser, and Gina Lewis b. Homelessness- Vacant c. Mental Health- Donna Juarez, Gina Lewis, and Ron Baker BC-1853
20. 12. City of El Paso Veteran and Military Affairs Update. BC-1854
21. 13. Announcements: Limited to Veteran and Military events pertinent to the El Paso Region. BC-1855
22. 14. Discussion on proposed agenda items for next meeting. BC-1856
23. 15. Next VAC Meeting: Thursday April 16, 2026, at 10:00AM. BC-1857
24. 24 ADJOURN
25. 25 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
26. 26 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.
27. 27 If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email JonesLL@elpasotexas.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
28. 28 Posted this the ______ of __________________ at ______ AM/PM by ___________________________