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The Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Veterans and Military Families was established in August 2024 through Executive Order SF-2024-18 to ensure the community supports residents who are veterans of the Armed Services and their families.
The Commission will advise the Mayor on establishing, continuing, and improving services, benefits, and protections to veterans and their families.
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Initiatives, Goals, Accomplishments
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Explore and advise on whether new and expanded services are necessary for veterans.
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Evaluate physical, psychological, social, and economic challenges facing veterans and offer solutions to removing barriers to healthcare, treatment, employment, and others.
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Ensure veterans are familiar with post-military programs and resources.
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Discover methods to ensure smooth transition from military service to civilian life.
Members
Matt Snyder, Chair
Appointed by the Mayor, 2-year term, ends 12/31/2025
Darin Bibeau
Appointed by the Mayor, 2-year term, ends 12/31/2025
Ann Blandford
Appointed by the Mayor, 2-year term, ends 12/31/2025
Rock Effron
Appointed by the Mayor, 2-year term, ends 12/31/2025
Michael Fogarty
Appointed by the Mayor, 2-year term, ends 12/31/2025
Oscar Gutierrez
Appointed by the Mayor, 2-year term, ends 12/31/2025
Daniel Hance
Appointed by the Mayor, 1-year term, ends 12/31/2025
Tim Hannon
Appointed by the Mayor, 1-year term, ends 12/31/2025
Douglas Heath
Appointed by the Mayor, 1-year term, ends 12/31/2025
(Two vacant seats)
Committee Contact
Mayor’s Office, 317-571-2401
Meeting Dates
The Commission regularly meets at the Carmel VFW Post 10003, on the second Monday of the month, at 4:00 p.m.
Please check the city calendar to see if a meeting has been announced.