Commissioners approve full-time Veteran Service Officer position

Jul 20, 2026

After reviewing caseload and staffing options, the board voted to change the county Veteran Service Officer role from part-time to a 40-hour full-time position and to send the budget to county council for approval.

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Commissioners voted to change the Veteran Service Officer (VSO) from a part-time position to a full-time, 40-hour-per-week post after hearing a presentation on caseload increases and service needs. The VSO described an increase in veteran visits and phone calls and proposed three staffing options; commissioners discussed costs and potential insurance savings if the incumbent waived employer coverage.

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