# Veterans Commission Meeting 7-20-26 | O'Fallon, Missouri


**Body:** OFallonTV
**Date:** July 19, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

The O’Fallon Veterans Commission meeting was held July 20, 2026. The commission discussed federal veterans-benefit legislation, including bills addressing survivor benefits and suicide-prevention grants, and encouraged members to review the proposals and contact elected representatives. The local Veterans office has moved and is processing VA claims. Members also shared updates on community events, troop-care packages, and upcoming ceremonies; the POW/MIA observance is planned for September, while Veterans Day planning will be addressed later.

No contracts, bids, or purchases were approved. The commission discussed its approximately $960 in donation funds and a $3 monthly bank service charge, and agreed to consult city finance officer Jim David about the account before revisiting the issue at the next meeting. The commission also noted that it is considering options for the memorial, without a decision or associated expenditure reported. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved; no spending-related vote was taken.

**Source:** OFallonTV