The Veterans Commission:

• develops and promotes benchmarks, as outlined by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families for assisting the City of Tempe and its business community earn recognition as “Arizona Veteran Supportive Employers”;

• assists in creating and supporting a community connection point to inform, guide, and direct military veterans seeking personal and professional enhancement services that may include education, mentoring, workforce support, and health and wellness; and,

• advises on supportive affordable housing projects for veteran families. 

The Veterans Commission consists of 11 members, appointed for terms of 3 years, who represent each of the following existing United States Military and Veteran Service Areas: 

• Tempe Veterans Service Organization (per Ordinance No. O2024.02, which became effective February 5, 2024)

• Veteran Supportive Business or Government Agency

• Pat Tillman Veterans Center at Arizona State University or designee

• Maricopa Community College District or designee

• Veteran supportive service organization

• Veteran health and wellness organization

• Veteran housing advocacy and assistance

• Two At-Large Veteran Members, one of whom resides in the City of Tempe

• Two At-Large Members, one of whom resides in the City of Tempe

The Veterans Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m., in the Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda.