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American Legion, VFW and other posts urge state support for aging facilities, cite safety and community roles
Summary
Leaders from American Legion posts, VFW halls and allied veteran organizations told the House Appropriations Subcommittee that many veteran posts face urgent infrastructure needs — from roofs and windows to parking lots — and asked lawmakers to consider grant, loan or matching programs to preserve community hubs.
Representatives of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and local posts told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs that many veteran halls across Michigan need repairs and financial support to remain open and serve communities.
Tim Poxton, legislative chair for the American Legion Department of Michigan, said the state’s American Legion posts perform youth and community programs in addition to veteran services and urged a grant program targeted to post repairs and maintenance. Poxton described one project at his post — replacing rear windows — with contractor estimates of about $8,500.
John Miernick, speaking for the American Legion post in…
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