NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 6, 2025) — The New Rochelle City Council is set to revise Chapter 9 of the City Code to restructure the Veterans’ Advisory Committee, addressing attendance issues to strengthen its advocacy for veterans’ services, benefits, and community engagement.
Currently, the committee consists of nine members, with each of the six City Council members appointing one member, the mayor appointing two members, and the city manager appointing one member who serves as the chairman. The proposed changes, outlined in the council’s agenda, would reduce the committee to seven members, with each of the six council members appointing one member and the mayor appointing one additional member. The city manager would no longer appoint a member but would select the committee’s chair.
These revisions aim to improve the committee’s functionality, as attendance challenges have hindered its effectiveness, according to the agenda. The changes reflect New Rochelle’s commitment to its veteran community, complementing a proposed military tax exemption also under review.
A public hearing and council review will precede adoption, allowing community input on the restructuring.
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