Seattle Base member Dick Gonzales has arranged for the Regional Veterans Services Manager, Mr. Joel Estey, and his guest speaker King County Councilman Mr. Bob Ferguson to speak at our March meeting.
The information they intend to provide can be invaluable to you, especially if you are currently on benefits or curious about any impending changes or enhancements in the system.
King County Councilman Bob Ferguson has been one of the driving forces behind the Veterans and Human Services Levy, a voter supported effort to assist those in need, which was passed by King County voters in 2005. Councilman Ferguson is out front again on promoting support the vote for renewal of the levy, set for later this year.
Councilman Ferguson's presentation will explain the concepts behind the Veterans and Human Services Levy and the impact it has on veterans, their families, and others in need. Some of the topics he will address are: the history of the levy, cost to tax payers, how much funding goes to veterans services, are new veterans seeking services, and the services provided by the levy for veterans and others at risk. You can also find out more about the levy on the King County website. You can read an overview of the accomplishments of the levy, through 2009, here.
After the levy presentation, Mr. Joel Estey will provide an open forum and an opportunity to field relevant questions on veterans affairs, such as:
- initiating a claim
- disability compensation
- compensation and pension benefits
- survivors benefits, healthcare, and prescription coverage
- burial services, memorials, etc.
We really believe the presentation and open forum will provide worthwhile information and encourage you to attend and pass information about the meeting along to other veterans.
A special thanks to Dick Gonzalez for coordinating the presentation.
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