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Mayor's veterans office says FY26 budget holds steady; committee seeks details on program metrics and outreach
Summary
Charlotte Woodard, director of the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs, told the Committee on Public Works and Operations that MOVA's FY26 proposal would keep staffing and core programs intact. Members asked about VetsRide performance, the Veterans Homestead Deduction program and outreach to survivors and LGBTQ veterans.
Charlotte K. Woodard, Director of the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs, testified on June 10 that the mayor's proposed FY26 budget would not reduce MOVA's core programs or staff and that the office would remain at seven full‑time equivalent positions with a budget of $1,246,526.
Woodard described three pillars of MOVA's work — outreach, programs and benefits assistance — and said the office connects veterans and their families to federal VA benefits, housing partners and transportation support. “MOVA's fiscal year 'twenty 6 budget will continue at 7 full time equivalent employees and $1,246,526 reflecting no change from fiscal year 'twenty 5,” Woodard said.
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