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Last discussed May 5, 2026.

Public comments (6)

ConcernedCurtis CarlsonMay 5, 2026

A disabled Navy veteran and former VSO work-study student described how office turmoil after a leadership change triggered his PTSD and ended his contract.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 3:26:40 →
ConcernedRobert ShippenMay 5, 2026

A Vietnam Special Forces medic with a Purple Heart warned the county might stall autonomy efforts and urged alternatives stay on the table.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 3:30:17 →
ConcernedLorena BasquezMay 5, 2026

A 24-year veteran services rep said the VSO shouldn't be a puppet of department heads and asked the board to consider moving it under the CEO.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 3:32:23 →
SupportiveHutch CollierMay 5, 2026

The United Veterans Council VP praised the CEO's collaboration and endorsed the MOU as the right foundation, while flagging two layers of HSD oversight as non-value-added.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 3:36:02 →
SupportiveJohn RamirezMay 5, 2026

A Marine Vietnam vet credited the VSO with saving his life nearly 50 years ago and urged preserving its services.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 3:38:20 →
SupportiveAaron DunnMay 5, 2026

The county's veteran advocate described his outreach work and implored the board to keep repairing the county-VSO relationship.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 3:42:07 →