Veterans Advisory Committee

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 300 NORTH CAMPBELL – 2ND FLOOR

Agenda — 30 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-1738
10. 2. Discussion and Action to Approve Minutes of: January 15, 2026. BC-1739
11. 3. Citizen Comment Period: Individuals limited to 3 minutes; no specific action may be taken. BC-1740
12. 4. El Paso VA Health Care Clinic Update. BC-1741
13. 5. El Paso County Update - Veterans Assistance Program. BC-1742
14. 6. Discussion: Community update, PTSD and Suicide rates amongst women veterans, Darci Escandon. BC-1754
15. 7. Discussion and Action: Vote to excuse absence of Ruben Ramirez from November VAC meeting. BC-1747
16. 8. Discussion and Action: Vote to excuse absence of Ron Jackson and Melissa Harcrow from January VAC meeting. BC-1763
17. 9. Discussion and Action: Nominate and elect Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. BC-1762
18. 10. Discussion and Action: Vote on subcommittee placement for VAC members Ron Baker (D1) and Gina Lewis (D4). BC-1745
19. 11. Discussion and Action: City Veteran of the Year. BC-1744
20. 12. Discussion: Monthly Update from VAC Sub Committees. a. Employment- Melissa Harcrow & George Elsaesser b. Homelessness- Don Brown c. Mental Health- Donna Juarez BC-1750
21. 13. Discussion: VAC 2026 strategic plan. BC-1743
22. 14. City of El Paso Veteran and Military Affairs Update. BC-1749
23. 15. Announcements: Limited to Veteran and Military events pertinent to the El Paso Region. BC-1751
24. 16. Discussion on proposed agenda items for next meeting. BC-1752
25. 17. Next VAC Meeting: Thursday March 19, 2026, at 10:00AM. BC-1753
26. 26 ADJOURN
27. 27 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
28. 28 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.
29. 29 If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email JonesLL@elpasotexas.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
30. 30 Posted this the ______ of __________________ at ______ AM/PM by ___________________________