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Commission discusses military-themed street banners for Centennial Parkway; seeks sponsors and maintenance plan
Summary
The Veterans Community Commission discussed placing military photo banners on Centennial Parkway near the VA hospital, explored sponsorship models, and requested staff research on costs and maintenance.
The Veterans Community Commission discussed a proposal to install military-themed street banners on Centennial Parkway near the VA hospital during its Aug. 27 meeting.
Commissioner Marie Holcomb described the banners as the large, photographic banners seen in other cities and said the commission is exploring a sponsorship model so veterans or families would not pay. Members cited examples including Coronado and Rancho Cucamonga, and noted that Henderson and the Raiders Foundation have supported similar programs in their jurisdictions. Commissioners raised maintenance concerns given local weather and dust and asked staff to research who handles upkeep, how often banners are refreshed, and possible sponsoring organizations.
Wilson Ramos, speaking as staff, said the commission would do due diligence to identify which city departments and outside partners handle maintenance and sponsorships. Several commissioners emphasized they do not want individual veterans or their families to bear the cost. The commission did not take formal action; members requested staff follow up with model programs and a proposal for how the program would be funded and maintained.
No implementation schedule or specific cost estimates were presented at the meeting.
