Commission on Veteran's Affairs

Meetings
  • 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • The 1st Thursday of every month
  • 1st Floor Meeting Room
    220 South Main Street
    Bel Air, MD 21014
Members 
 
  • Johnny D. Boker, Chair
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  •  Lisa J. Brown
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  • Robert A. Brown
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  • James P. Castelli 
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  • Scott A. Kearby
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  • Larry J. Kimble
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  • P. Michael Pezzella
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  • Pamela S. Silcox
    Term expires: December 3, 2018

 Four Members Representing the General Public

 
  • Hayden J. Anthony
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  • Arthur F. Kaff
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  • Mary K. Moses, Secretary
    Term expires: December 3, 2018
  • Larry L. Owens, Vice Chair
    Term expires: December 3, 2018

Member Appointed by County Council 
  • James V. McMahan, Jr.
    Term expires: December 3, 2018

 

About the Commission
The Commission on Veterans Affairs consists of 16 members. Membership includes veterans from various military services, county citizen who is an educator from Harford Community College, a county citizen appointed by the County Council, and a county citizen who owns or operates a local business recommended by the Harford County Chamber of Commerce. Members are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The term of each member is coterminous with the County Executive.

The commission was created by Harford County Code, Article XII, Section 9-75
Duties
A summary of their duties include:
  • To establish a forum for all Harford County veterans of military services, without regard to race, creed, gender, organizational affiliation, political or economic status
  • To maintain coordinated communication with county and local governments, businesses, and veterans of the county
  • To provide assistance, guidance, and information to the business and academic communities and the government to ensure adequate consideration of veterans in employment, education, training, and public programs