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Veterans Assistance Commission requests $165,000 in county budget to reduce borrowing
Summary
Jennifer Ingram, a Veterans Assistance Commission staffer, told the Iroquois County finance committee the VAC is asking the county for $165,000 in next year—s budget to cover salaries, build a cash reserve and avoid repeated loans from the general fund.
Jennifer Ingram, a Veterans Assistance Commission staff member, asked the Iroquois County Finance Committee on June 23 for a $165,000 appropriation for the commission—s 2026 budget. She said the sum would cover staffing increases, provide a cash "pad" to avoid repeated short-term borrowing from the general fund and allow timely repayment of a previously approved $45,000 loan.
Ingram told the committee, "We are asking for a 165,000 in our budget for this year." She said the commission has relied on a $45,000 loan from the general fund approved earlier and expects continuing growth in claims and client contacts.
The VAC presented multiple financial…
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