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Members proposed creating a city-hosted webpage about the commission’s work, distributing mailers with VA and city resources, and forming a subcommittee or using an intern to help outreach. Commissioners noted an existing list of veterans receiving some property-related benefit could be a recruiting source.

Chair Pichardo and commissioners said the commission is actively searching for a suitable office space, including a possibility of using an historic building and pursuing federal funds where eligible. The group discussed partnering with the VA regional hospital, federal congressional offices and the mayor’s office to identify resources for services such as housing and veteran support.

Commissioners asked residents interested in serving to contact City Clerk Angela Harris via email at aharris@providenceri.gov; the commission said the city clerk’s office will forward inquiries to the commission for consideration. The commission also referenced a community liaison, Fred McGlynn, who serves as a veterans caseworker for Congressman Gabe Amo, as a potential resource.

The commission asked staff to compile contact lists for veteran organizations, to explore interns at nearby colleges for outreach support, and to report back with a proposed outreach plan at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Providence Special Commission on Veterans Affairs-Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:30PM","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners discussed creating a commission webpage, outreach mailers, pursuing office space, tapping federal and local veteran resources and recruiting a fifth member. The commission provided the City Clerk email for candidate inquiries.","taxTitle","Providence City, Providence County, Rhode Island","taxId",3637,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6330878,"Providence commission sets preliminary flag-retirement ceremony for June 13; requests partners including National Guard and ROTC",206,570000,776000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2313431-25bc9bf971c9c4ee147ef033255e7d96&start=570&end=776","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2313431-25bc9bf971c9c4ee147ef033255e7d96/thumbnail_570000.jpg","/articles/6330878/Providence-City/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Providence-commission-sets-preliminary-flag-retirement-ceremony-for-June-13-requests-partners-including-National-Guard-and-ROTC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330878-922a4488f2896cb0739d59ee1a3afb74/orig.mp4?Expires=1775698534&Signature=eeg-GmUQ33HqLV8ysAGbsAz9U7n45AAVbtrpine8wqw4f8e~dCuvSBrv4Zv2xV~1AK5qQgaBrTVnr8iOttTumpX4dTkjOE~P-p8TA6ICnHhjmNVzFmp~FCk0zimcq-Q~rU29bsTULa31BBAxTDXxWDghKyxWSmQ9OXByNwA1MPGVkxNEKszdXt4PrimSDeI4Ccg6w1cWzJGBCEY-w2PgB5WSUJTx2hZt5RmeMClVxzdWae~0CKp6OhDIJBpZMJhHkrtwNrhiWC-EeDx1Ke7Ml-hak41kqWRbqYVLfe~QuuEkY2TV9TVUwBQz3QRU2mt4s8eX16cakBRCKpui9VDAIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Providence Commission on Veterans Affairs set a preliminary date of Friday, June 13 for a flag-retirement ceremony and discussed logistical partners and timing.

Chair Pichardo opened discussion on scheduling and the group agreed to target the Friday before Flag Day so the mayor could attend around other graduations. Commissioners said a typical start time for the ceremony in previous years was about 4:00 p.m. to accommodate school schedules and community groups.

The commission discussed partners to include: Providence public safety (police and fire), the Department of Public Works, ROTC units and Scouting America (recently renamed in the transcript). A staff speaker noted that requests for National Guard ceremonial support require lead time; the transcript cited an administrative form referred to as DD Form 2536 for such requests and suggested submitting months before the event to secure chaplain or bugle services.

The commission agreed to contact the public school department to confirm graduation dates, then to finalize the June 13 date and to invite Providence Arts, Culture and Tourism (ACT), public works, public safety and the National Guard to the next meeting for planning details. Commissioners also discussed including an essay contest for local schools to encourage student participation.

The commission will follow up to confirm location availability and to coordinate safety support with the fire department for controlled flag retirement.","The commission chose Friday, June 13 as the preliminary date for a flag-retirement ceremony, discussed logistics including start time around 4 p.m., National Guard lead-time and form DD 2536, and asked staff to invite public safety, public works, Scouting America and ROTC to the next planning meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6330882,"Commission elects Joseph Iannucci vice chair",51,87000,138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2313431-25bc9bf971c9c4ee147ef033255e7d96&start=87&end=138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2313431-25bc9bf971c9c4ee147ef033255e7d96/thumbnail_87000.jpg","/articles/6330882/Providence-City/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Commission-elects-Joseph-Iannucci-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330882-f7cbe3703f34612b0dfef314a1275eaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1775698534&Signature=lskeupQzr-l~Zi76Pv49A7jhsAgKGrY9iiVVe2t6EFi123aMhzyYz6eH2PiSd2ioGyztCZGlT7Bl~jgDrlN98uyLjkCpgKxHv0BNn1zor5AKPw5mMXH27bwhzLU8Xx~QdbeBp~9ryKq5p1ohMXbzEF5wFTR1-TYu~UC6O-dbcLlhmJPvoEg~7yD2AhHpz1fY5qYMexYyzt3k8S3p-vsymQUyGIJKaV-OdSH4NYIPYIYkoEyABn7wExcLa4FCnAsOR2ANCosioRGDFBrUoc~zjQbCPhl11kynKh~AnnV6qkhr5iIGuj75fsiXVB06smwgI0M1l-hRPleTN4TIfYl4aQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Providence Commission on Veterans Affairs elected Officer Joseph Iannucci as vice chair during a roll-call vote at its special meeting.

Chair Pichardo put forward a motion nominating Joseph Iannucci for vice chair; a second was received and the nomination carried by voice vote.

The commission recorded four members present at the start of the meeting, establishing a quorum for the election.

There was no recorded roll-call tally in the transcript beyond the voice vote; commissioners congratulated Iannucci on his new role.","At its February meeting the Providence Commission on Veterans Affairs elected Officer Joseph Iannucci as vice chair by voice vote.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":92,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6330887,"Providence commission enters House bill H 5307 as exhibit; council to consider resolution supporting local veterans exemption",258,396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2313431-25bc9bf971c9c4ee147ef033255e7d96&start=138&end=396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2313431-25bc9bf971c9c4ee147ef033255e7d96/thumbnail_138000.jpg","/articles/6330887/Providence-City/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Providence-commission-enters-House-bill-H-5307-as-exhibit-council-to-consider-resolution-supporting-local-veterans-exemption","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330887-916ed4f84bf967d41c240a4dbe1e4ebc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775698534&Signature=nNr2cEMxpdTU9DQkj64GhqLpZfP71H3tnurvMEolhfnr17HWvhak3bdgnvtChPeHoLmErZ3FrkDmR8Oen96Mv-Q8COSxVN8w12rFsHRbO3jqdtbm6Nlc4emm1JtvOBlNIy0cZ4I2WIm2gySYbffeVW3MEWfqZgvJOojEKX5X55d96cVWxzTI9OQ85tx~8mhbD48bFPlqQebrbkcSJauolWl2ezfOdhvwpBU6cZFBtLm~3iVZpSgLDdV-elv1lTay~WY1A2lRwdCZ~QTEz0Q2SB5zhtpVKKhjq36B3Na98nPcUMMxjEzeMcA~ID6phGrpfdL~V-vbP~1EqQbvhv34MQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Providence Commission on Veterans Affairs voted to enter House bill H 5307 into the meeting record and heard staff say the bill would allow the city to set its own veterans property-tax exemption level.

The exhibit entry came after a staff update on the bill’s language and a confirmation that an amendment adding “persons receiving federal disability retirement” had been included. The commission agreed staff and the mayor’s office will track the bill’s progress, prepare testimony and draft a local ordinance so the city can act promptly if the General Assembly approves the change.

Aaron, a city staff member, told the commission the draft bill reflects language the commission reviewed at a prior meeting and that the mayor’s office plans to testify in support. Aaron said the administration has partnered with State Senator Chacon for a companion Senate sponsorship and that the city will monitor committee scheduling and share opportunities for commissioners to testify.

Commissioner Biles moved to enter the handout identified as House bill H 5307 into the record; the motion was seconded and carried. The commission discussed preparing a city council resolution to show local support; Aaron said the resolution will be placed on the upcoming council agenda so the mayor and council can coordinate advocacy and, if the bill passes, the city can have a ready ordinance to set the exemption amount.

Commissioners discussed budget trade-offs and timing. Chair Pichardo noted the city faces revenue challenges and cited the administration’s obligation to provide funds to the Providence public school system; commissioners said the ordinance will include a specific dollar amount only after the council and mayor agree on what the city can afford.

The commission asked staff to circulate the current bill language and to notify members when hearings are scheduled so commissioners may testify with the mayor’s office.

Votes at a glance: a motion to enter H 5307 as an exhibit was moved by Commissioner Biles, seconded (unnamed), and approved by voice vote.

The commission will continue to track H 5307 and prepare local paperwork and testimony as the state session proceeds.","The Providence Commission on Veterans Affairs voted to enter House bill H 5307 into the record, heard staff updates that the bill would let the city set a veterans exemption level, and directed city staff to coordinate testimony and a council resolution supporting the measure.","actionData","errors"]

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