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Veterans service officer requests temporary hire as state tax changes increase workload

Gibson County Commissioners · March 17, 2026
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Summary

County veteran service officer George Pickers asked commissioners for a temporary part-time hire to handle a surge of disabled-veteran tax reapplications driven by recent state law changes; commissioners approved the request by voice vote.

Gibson County's veteran service officer told commissioners he needs temporary help to handle an expected surge in workload after state tax-law changes affecting disabled-veteran property-tax deductions.

"I am your county veteran service officer and I'm here tonight to ask your permission to hire a part-time employee," said George Pickers. He explained the legislature…

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