Veterans’ Affairs reports 442 veterans served, will return unused budget amendment

Aug 5, 2026

Veterans’ Affairs Director Gwen Johnston told the Board the office met with 442 veterans and submitted 156 claims last fiscal year; a $10,000 budget amendment had only $900 used and the remainder will be returned to county funds.

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Gwen Johnston, Veterans’ Affairs Director, and board member John Schildberg presented the Veterans’ Affairs fiscal-year report, telling the Board the office met with 442 veterans and submitted 156 claims during the year. Schildberg said the office used $900 of a $10,000 budget amendment and will return the remaining funds to county coffers.

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