Veterans Commission

Name: City of Tempe Veterans Commission Meeting
Start: 2025-01-09T01:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-09T02:30+00:00
Location: Hybrid: Tempe Public Library Lower-Level TED-C Classroom

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The Tempe Veterans Commission advises the Mayor and City Council and assists City departments on veteran programs, policies, and practices designed to improve the quality of life for veterans in Tempe; educates the community on the status of veterans’ rights, needs, and contributions to the community; and, recommends ways to strengthen existing services for veterans while pursuing the creation of new program and service opportunities.

POSTPONED: Veterans Town Hall Oct. 19

The City of Tempe Veterans Commission is postponing its Oct. 19 Town Hall designed to raise awareness and educate the community about toxic exposure. Details will be shared with the community when available. Sign up for city news to receive updates - check the "military and veteran" box under Community Health and Human Services.

Commission Scope and Duties

The Veterans Commission:

develops and promotes benchmarks, as outlined by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families for assisting the City of Tempe and its business community earn recognition as “Arizona Veteran Supportive Employers”;

assists in creating and supporting a community connection point to inform, guide, and direct military veterans seeking personal and professional enhancement services that may include education, mentoring, workforce support, and health and wellness; and,

advises on supportive affordable housing projects for veteran families.

Commission Composition

The Veterans Commission consists of 11 members, appointed for terms of 3 years, who represent each of the following existing United States Military and Veteran Service Areas:

Tempe Veterans Service Organization (per Ordinance No. O2024.02, which became effective February 5, 2024)

Veteran Supportive Business or Government Agency

Pat Tillman Veterans Center at Arizona State University or designee

Maricopa Community College District or designee

Veteran supportive service organization

Veteran health and wellness organization

Veteran housing advocacy and assistance

Two At-Large Veteran Members, one of whom resides in the City of Tempe

Two At-Large Members, one of whom resides in the City of Tempe

Commission Meetings

Membership Roster

City of Tempe Veterans Commission Meeting

January 2025

Date: 01/08/2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 01/08/2025 6:00 PM 01/08/2025 7:30 PM
Location: Hybrid: Tempe Public Library Lower-Level TED-C Classroom
3500 S. Rural Road, Lower-Level
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Introduction: Monthly meeting of the City of Tempe Veterans Commission

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According to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, the Tempe Veterans Commission may only discuss matters listed on the Tempe Veterans Commission agenda. The City of Tempe endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. With 48 hours advance notice, special assistance is available at public meetings for sight and/or hearing-impaired persons. Please call (480) 350-8303 (voice), or (480) 350-2750 (TDD) to request an accommodation to participate in a public meeting. For questions or further information, please contact the Tempe City Clerk's Office at (480) 350-4311, or TDD (480) 350-2750, or email to clerk@tempe.gov.

Hybrid In Person/Virtual Meeting to be held at Tempe Public Library,
Lower-Level Tempe Employee Development Center Classroom (TED-C),
3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282, and via Microsoft Teams.
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Telephone Conference Line: 1-480-498-8745 (United States, Phoenix)

Telephone Conference ID: 246 464 372#

Agenda:2025_01_08_Tempe Veterans Commission_AGENDA