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Commission punts Veterans Day parade grand‑marshal decision to August meeting
Summary
The commission discussed nomination criteria for the Veterans Day parade grand marshal, including eligibility and past nominees, and voted to carry the item to the August meeting so staff can gather background and present materials.
City staff reviewed the Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal nomination process at the June 10 meeting of the Veterans Disability and Human Services Commission, describing eligibility rules that prefer Surprise residents (current or former) with military ties, and noting that elected officials and current commissioners are not eligible.
Staff recommended opening applications on June 29 and closing them on Aug. 3, with a subcommittee review in August and full commission approval in September. Commissioners discussed an alternative: carrying forward prior nominees that were not selected in earlier years. Several commissioners noted a repeatedly nominated candidate (identified in discussion as Rick Kreiberg) and asked staff to prepare background information and to present the item for formal action at the August meeting.
A motion to carry the grand marshal nomination process and related action to the commission’s August meeting was moved and seconded and passed on a voice vote.
No final selection was made at the June 10 meeting; staff will return in August with materials and, if the commission chooses, a recommendation.
