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| Name | ADVISORY COUNCIL ON VETERANS |
|---|---|
| Function | To serve as a liaison between the community and City Government and to assist with policy development and public outreach. |
| Composition | Mayoral Appointments: Up to 21 Ex Officio Members: 0 Other: 0 |
| City Council Approval | Required for Mayoral Appointments |
| Legal Authority | Municipal Code of Chicago, Section 2-120-500 |
| More Information | Commission on Human Relations website |
| Member Name | Term Expires | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandra "Ale" A Hernandez | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Elisabeth Pennix | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Nabeel Shah | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Walidah G Bennett | 07/01/2027 | Mayor |
| Jennifer Blandon | 07/01/2027 | Mayor |
| Kevin S Cajas | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Megan A Everett | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Dr. Jerry J Field | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| James J Flagg | 07/01/2028 | Mayor |
| Steven Herman | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Karen Hernandez | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Emanuel Johnson II | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Saul Marchan | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Michael O'Connell | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Dr. Terrell Odom | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Brenda E Osuch | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Eden Puente | 07/01/2027 | Mayor |
| Ashley M Tillman | Continuing Appointment | Mayor |
| Rogelio Villa, Jr. | 07/01/2028 | Mayor |
The information on this site is current as of June 17, 2026.
