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Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs — Minutes, March 4, 2026

PrescottMar 4, 20262 min read

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Commission approved the Feb. 4 minutes (6–0); advanced planning for Vet‑Connect neighborhood town halls (venue outreach, timeline, VA coordination); noted VA campus construction may affect appointments; recorded member updates including Ed Reiger's upcoming resignation and Chair Steve Woods' planned step down after April.

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Approved the February 4, 2026 Mayor’s Veterans Commission meeting minutes (motion by Marty Collins; seconded by Ricardo Rodriguez; passed 6–0).
Directed Vet‑Connect town hall planning with an 8–9 week lead time, at least 6 weeks' notice to the VA, and scheduling during business hours to support partnership.
Assigned outreach actions for town hall venues: Marty Collins to contact Las Fuentes and Knights of Columbus (to pursue use of their venue); Steve Woods to follow up with Carl Sperling regarding American Legion Post 6 as a potential venue.
Deferred the USVETS update because Bryan Campbell was absent.
Noted VA campus construction activity and advised planning accordingly for meetings and appointments.
Recorded Ed Reiger’s intent to resign following this meeting due to moving out of state.
Recorded that Chair Steve Woods will step down from the Chair role after the April meeting but will remain a member; members interested in the Chair role should contact Steve Woods.

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Mayor's Veterans Commission

Mar 4, 2026, 9:00 AMGrace Sparks Activity Center, 824 E. Gurley Street, Prescott AZ 86301completed

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes from the February 4, 2026 Mayor's Veterans Commission Meeting.
MOVE to approve the minutes as presented | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS
B. Presentation & Discussion Regarding Vet-Connect Town Hall Updates - Steve Woods/Ed Reiger.
This item is for discussion only. No formal action will be taken. | reports=1
Decision: DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS
C. Presentation & Discussion Regarding USVETS Update - Bryan Campbell.
This item is for discussion only. No formal action will be taken. | reports=1
Decision: DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS
D. Presentation & Discussion Regarding VA Update - Craig Furst.
This item is for discussion only. No formal action will be taken. | reports=1
Decision: DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS
5. ADJOURNMENT