Council Member Holden and Commissioner Hendon discuss the extent of assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Services (DVS) in setting up Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) meetings.

• Commissioner Hendon clarifies that DVS provides assistance when requested by VAB.
• DVS has helped secure meeting locations, including VA facilities, to ensure consistent and accessible venues.
• The department has provided a Zoom account for VAB to facilitate virtual attendance and easier recording of meetings.
• These efforts aim to address logistical challenges faced by VAB, which has no dedicated resources or personnel.