This Wednesday was the first monthly meeting of the Hamilton County Veterans Commission since its president and executive director stepped down. It was also the first time in five years that there were documented motions made by commissioners that were voted on and passed that didn’t deal with pay increases or staff bonuses.
One of the first agenda items focused on electing new officers.
Commissioner Jean Wilson who represents the American Legion was elected as Commission President. Commissioner Jerry Rowland who represents Veterans of Foreign Wars was elected Vice President while Commissioner Urulee Watson who represents Vietnam Veterans of America was elected Secretary. The vote leaves Commissioner Steven Staniford who represents AMVETS and the empty commission seat vacated by the departure of Robert Brewster to be filled by a representative of Disabled American Veterans.
There’s no indication of a timeline for when the DAV nominee or nominees will be put …