Lexington-Fayette: Mayor's Veterans Liaison and Commission on Veterans' Affairs

Kentucky has no county veterans service officers (claims help comes from the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs' field offices, which the State catalog does not list county by county). What the Urban County Government adds is a liaison and a commission. The commission. "The Commission on Veterans' Affairs works to establish an integrated support system for veterans and their families by enhancing services, resources, and initiatives, strengthening communication across organizational lines, and promoting veteran friendly community relations in Lexington-Fayette County." It is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council and meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Lane. Its veteran resources list covers casework, disability and compensation, housing, legal services, long-term care, mental health and records. Contact Craig Cammack, 200 E. Main St., (859) 258-3117. The Council changed its make-up on May 26, 2026 (ordinance 0457-26) to six veterans, seven other members and two council members ex officio. The liaison. The Mayor's page: "I am the first Mayor to have a dedicated Veterans Liaison in my office. We continue our work to effectively end veterans homelessness." Veterans' Unity Point. "Thanks to the support of the Commission on Veterans' Affairs and Lexington Parks and Recreation, Volunteers of America Mid-States has opened, staffed, and programmed Veterans' Unity Point at Kenwick Community Center, 313 Owsley Ave." It offers "Support with local resources, Access to benefits and services, Opportunities for social interaction, Activities to foster engagement", Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; [email protected] or (859) 254-3469.