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Kent County advisory panel raises Soldiers and Sailors burial allowance to $1,000, marker reimbursement to $200
Summary
Director Ryan Grams proposed, and the advisory committee approved, raising the Soldiers and Sailors relief burial allowance from $300 to $1,000 and marker reimbursement from $80 to $200 to align with neighboring counties.
Kent County Veterans Services staff proposed increasing the Soldiers and Sailors relief burial allowance and marker reimbursement, and the advisory committee approved the change during its June 18 meeting.
Director Ryan Grams recommended raising the burial allowance from $300 to $1,000 and increasing marker reimbursement from $80 to $200 to match some bordering counties. Mel Bauman moved to raise both allowances; Sheona Nidefski seconded. The motion passed with all in favor and none opposed.
The minutes note the policy change but do not specify an effective date or whether additional approvals (for example, county finance or commission actions) are required before payments reflect the new amounts. The minutes also do not list anticipated annual cost impacts or an implementation timeline.
The committee recorded the decision as unanimous by voice vote; no roll‑call or amendment language appears in the minutes.
