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Haywood County designates November 2025 for Operation Green Light for Veterans after veterans officer briefing
Summary
The Haywood County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring November 2025 Operation Green Light for Veterans after Veterans Officer Steven read the resolution, reviewed local veteran counts and benefits work, and described outreach and a pending $20,000 grant application.
The Haywood County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring November 2025 as Operation Green Light for Veterans following a presentation from the county veterans officer.
Veterans Officer Steven read the resolution and urged residents to display green lights in windows or businesses to honor service members transitioning from active duty. He said the resolution follows encouragement from the National Association of Counties and framed the display as a local observance tied to Veterans Day recognition.
The resolution set aside the month as a time to salute and honor service members; the board passed the measure after a motion from the chair and a second from a commissioner. The chair called for ayes and recorded the vote as unanimous.
In his briefing, Veterans Officer Steven reviewed county data and the office's work assisting veterans with Department of Veterans Affairs claims. He said Haywood…
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