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Veteran advocate urges advisory council as county moves to add second VSO; commissioners respond

Clatsop County Board of Commissioners · March 12, 2026
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Public commenter Brad Pitzik urged Clatsop County to form a non‑political veteran advisory council and pressed for progress on hiring a second full‑time veterans service officer (VSO). Commissioners and staff said the county has budgeted a second VSO and an administrative assistant, and that interim coverage is planned while hiring proceeds.

During public comment Brad Pitzik, who identified himself as a Clatsop County resident, urged the board to improve outreach and representation for veterans — saying veterans make up roughly 10% of the county population — and recommended forming a practical, non‑political veteran advisory council to provide regular input to county…

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