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New Veterans Assistance Commission chair pledges transparency; resident raises concerns about victim assistance services
Summary
Steven Hollings, newly elected chair of the Veterans Assistance Commission, pledged transparency, outreach and administrative changes; a resident later raised concerns about the victim assistance program overseen by the state's attorney general (named Lexi in the transcript), questioning levels of support and low numbers of felony cases progressed to trial.
Steven Hollings addressed the Vermilion County Board as the newly elected chair of the Veterans Assistance Commission and outlined plans to increase transparency, protect veterans’ confidential information and expand outreach to rural and isolated veterans.
Hollings said the commission will establish benchmarks and metrics, prioritize moving to a more visible and accessible…
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