REMARKS
Concerns about funding allocation between immigrants and veterans
1:51:50
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VAB Chair Mercedes Elias briefly addresses concerns raised by veterans regarding the allocation of funding between immigrant services and veteran services in NYC.
- Veterans have frequently expressed concerns about the amount of funding going to immigrants compared to veterans
- This issue was brought up multiple times throughout the year by veterans
- VAB suggests that this concern should be brought to attention during budgetary discussions
Mercedes Elias
1:51:50
Well, you mentioned it earlier, chair.
1:51:52
One issue that came up frequently throughout the year was the amount of funding that's going to immigrants compared to veterans.
1:51:58
That was a big piece for a lot of veterans that they advocated for continuously, and that is something that you can bring to the attention, especially during budgetary discussions.
1:52:10
But otherwise, I think that a lot of this we can lay out in the 2024 report for you, especially specific actions that, the board has asked for.
Josh Sooklal
1:52:19
Do you
Robert Holden
1:52:19
have a question?
1:52:22
Council member Palosugini ever?
1:52:25
Okay.