AGENCY TESTIMONY
Collaboration with VA and federal initiatives
1:17:27
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Elias discusses the VAB's involvement with federal-level initiatives, particularly their work as a Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVEB) and collaboration with the VA.
- The VAB is working to become a CVEB at the federal level.
- This collaboration aims to be proactive in data collection and utilization of local VA facilities.
- The goal is to be prepared for future Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) reports that impact local veterans.
- Working directly with the VA is expected to help secure federal funding for future initiatives.
Mercedes Elias
1:17:27
During my tenure in the VAB, a significant issue what this with the proposed closing of VA facilities during the last asset and infrastructure review board.
1:17:36
As the commissioner mentioned, we will be working, as a CBEB at the federal level.
1:17:41
In doing so, we're helping to be more proactive in our approach to the data collection and utilization of local VA facilities so that we're prepared for the next ARRIS report which significantly impacts the veterans within our communities.
1:17:53
Working with the VA directly in these sessions will help to secure funding at the federal level for initiatives we want to address going forward.
1:18:00
I believe that consistency in both communication on and constituents need to see action taken on items discussed during these public sessions.
1:18:15
And constituents need to see action taken on items discussed during these public sessions.