REMARKS
Importance of data collection and outreach to veteran populations
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Commissioner James Hendon emphasizes the importance of data collection in DVS's work with veterans. Council Member Linda Lee acknowledges the practical recommendations provided.
- DVS has a better handle on identifying veterans and their contact information
- Data allows DVS to amplify partner initiatives and reach out to veterans effectively
- Council Member Lee appreciates practical recommendations, such as including a veteran indicator question on constituent forms
- The suggestion to coordinate data collection among all 51 council members is noted as potentially helpful
James Hendon
1:03:40
I just wanna add one other thing too.
1:03:42
The unique thing that we bring to this, in my opinion, Madame Chair, is data.
1:03:47
Like, we have a better handle on who our veterans are and how to reach out to them with their contact information is so we can amplify things.
1:03:52
As far as if a partner has something they're doing, they want us to spread the word we do that.
1:03:56
At the same time, just be able to if we have anything that we can push, you know, to just let the Veterans military families know.
1:04:02
So I feel like data is the thing that we can deliver, so we can try to identify more of our people.
Linda Lee
1:04:08
Great.
1:04:09
Just wanna recognize we've enjoyed my council member, Keban.
1:04:13
And thank you so much actually for the recommendations to the council just in terms of very practical things that we can do example, the veteran indicator question on our constituent forms.
1:04:23
I think that's something that, you know, if we can put into practice, would be great, especially for all 51 council members.
1:04:30
And and hopefully, we can figure out a way to then coordinate and you know, with you all and your agency and give that data back.
1:04:37
So those are very helpful.
1:04:38
So I just want to say thank you for those recommendations.
