File #: 26-0022    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Item
File created: 12/12/2025 In control: Veterans Affairs Commission
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action:
Title: Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Jon Brown reported that he and Bonnie Steward, Senior Office Assistant at the Veterans Services Office, attended the Placerville Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 7th, in downtown Placerville. They rode on the Fleet Reserve Association float, which was pulled by District 3 Veterans Affairs Commissioner Seth Culver in his truck. Other participants on the float included Leonard MacAdams, Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10165; Eddi Gilstrap from El Dorado Veteran Resources (EDVR); Ann Marie, Commander of the American Legion Auxiliary; and Yolanda Romero with her husband. Brown noted that the parade was enjoyable for all and expressed hope that more veterans and their families will join the parade in December 2026. Next, Brown reported that the Veterans Services Office is moving forward with securing financing to build out a new office within its current footprint. This expansion will provide Veterans Service Representatives with private a...
Attachments: 1. Veterans Services Ex-officio Report December 2025
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Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Jon Brown reported that he and Bonnie Steward, Senior Office Assistant at the Veterans Services Office, attended the Placerville Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 7th, in downtown Placerville. They rode on the Fleet Reserve Association float, which was pulled by District 3 Veterans Affairs Commissioner Seth Culver in his truck. Other participants on the float included Leonard MacAdams, Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10165; Eddi Gilstrap from El Dorado Veteran Resources (EDVR); Ann Marie, Commander of the American Legion Auxiliary; and Yolanda Romero with her husband. Brown noted that the parade was enjoyable for all and expressed hope that more veterans and their families will join the parade in December 2026. Next, Brown reported that the Veterans Services Office is moving forward with securing financing to build out a new office within its current footprint. This expansion will provide Veterans Service Representatives with private areas to conduct client interviews. Next, Brown reported that Senate Bill (SB) 694 will be heard again in January 2026 when the legislature reconvenes, urging everyone to contact their representatives in support of the bill. Next, Brown reported that for the month of  November 2025, the Veterans Services Office recorded 93 walk-in clients, 94 scheduled appointments, and 150 incoming phone calls. Lastly, Brown reported that there were no changes in services provided to clients in South Lake Tahoe.