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Council approves ‘Volusia Values Veterans’ program, county to pursue veteran endowment and employee leave policy
Summary
The Volusia County Council unanimously approved a comprehensive veterans initiative that includes service‑coordination upgrades, a veterans endowment, a Patriot Pass library card and a county employee leave policy aligned with a Florida statute; staff sought approval to execute related MOUs.
The Volusia County Council unanimously approved the Volusia Values Veterans program on May 20, authorizing staff to implement a package of services, partnerships and administrative changes aimed at improving county support for veterans.
Lede and nut: The program, presented by Brad Burball and staff, centers on modernizing veteran services with case management, a kiosk registration system, expanded outreach and public benefits. The council also authorized execution of memoranda of understanding and directed implementation of a Florida statute establishing administrative leave for employees with service‑connected disabilities.
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