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Rules Committee recommends a mix of reappointments and new members to Veterans Affairs Commission

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee · June 5, 2008
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Summary

The committee moved to recommend several nominees to the Veterans Affairs Commission after lengthy public testimony emphasizing homelessness, PTSD and services for returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans; members also debated the commission’s role on issues like JROTC.

The Rules Committee advanced multiple appointments for the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Commission after extended public testimony from veterans’ groups, service organizations and community advocates.

Applicants and endorsers described an agenda that emphasizes housing and services for homeless veterans, mental-health and PTSD treatment, job training and outreach to younger veterans returning from…

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