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 comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number:
1-915-213-4096 or Toll Free Number: 1-833-664-9267
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.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA
Roll Call.
Discussion and Action to Approve Minutes of: April 16, 2026.
Citizen Comment Period: Individuals limited to 3 minutes; no specific action may be taken.
El Paso VA Health Care Clinic Update.
El Paso County Update - Veterans Assistance Program.
Discussion: Community update, ASYMCA, Jerry Jacobitz, Executive Director.
Discussion: Community update, Darci Escandon, Women Veteran PTSD.
Discussion and Action: Vote to excuse absence of Donna Juarez from April VAC meeting.
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
City of El Paso Veteran and Military Affairs Update.
Announcements: Limited to Veteran and Military events pertinent to the El Paso Region.
Discussion on proposed agenda items for next meeting.
Next VAC Meeting: Thursday June 18, 2026, at 10:00AM.
ADJOURN
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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.
If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email JonesLL@elpasotexas.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
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