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Port Hueneme receives veterans advisory update and asks REACH to develop banner plan; Lopez named liaison
Summary
A veterans ad hoc committee recommended forming a standing veterans advisory committee and presented objectives for outreach and service coordination; REACH proposed a veterans recognition banner program and the council authorized REACH to develop a detailed implementation and fundraising plan and named Mayor Pro Tem Lopez as liaison.
Council received an update from the Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee and authorized REACH to develop a proposed veterans recognition banner program, design and fundraising plan to return for council review.
Committee member Randall Thomas described the ad hoc’s proposed mission and recommended composition: seven members representing all service branches, family members and local veteran service organizations; monthly open meetings and responsibilities that would include advising council on veteran‑related programs, liaising with the VA/VBA/VHA, organizing ceremonies and coordinating with local organizations such as VFW and American Legion. Thomas noted roughly 6,800 military‑affiliated residents live in the city and stressed the need to improve local information and outreach.
REACH president Rich Rollins presented a preliminary banner concept modeled on similar programs in other cities. He described possible elements: enrollment/registration process, sponsorship and fundraising to cover banner costs, committee membership, display locations and a potential launch window tied to Memorial Day or Veterans Day. Councilmembers discussed qualifications, logistics, ordinance or permitting requirements for street displays, prioritization processes if demand exceeds available display locations and the timeline for fundraising and fabrication.
Council voted to receive the REACH request and directed REACH to return with a full plan — including banner design, display locations, funding/sponsorship approach, and an outreach plan — and authorized Mayor Pro Tem Lopez to serve as the council liaison for the project.
