Polk County adopts Operation Greenlight resolution to honor veterans Nov. 4–11, 2025

The Polk County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 28 approved Resolution 25-12, designating Nov. 4–11, 2025 as Operation Greenlight and encouraging residents and businesses to display a green light in observance of the week to honor military veterans.

Mister Hanson (role not specified in the transcript) said the county has participated in the practice for several years and recommended approval. A commissioner (unidentified) moved to approve Resolution 25-12; the motion was seconded and the chair called for aye votes, after which the resolution was recorded as passed by voice vote. The transcript records commissioners saying "Aye," but does not include a roll-call tally of individual votes or a precise count.

The chair read the resolution, which states Polk County values the sacrifices of veterans and declares Nov. 4–11, 2025 a time to salute and honor former service members. The resolution text as read notes that veterans help fellow former service members access, the transcript says, "more than $52,000,000,000 in federal health, disability, and compensation benefits each year." The resolution encourages citizens to observe Operation Greenlight by placing a green light in a window of a business or residence.

Next steps: The resolution takes effect as a county declaration for Nov. 4–11, 2025. The transcript does not specify a written roll-call vote or the exact number of yes votes; the action was approved by voice vote during the meeting.