Veterans Advisory Committee
In 2014, the Veterans Advisory Committee was established to enhance the quality of life for veterans in the Town of Riverhead. The committee assists the Town in identifying the needs of its veteran community and advises the Town Board of the committee’s recommendations as to the direction the Town can take in coordinating services and programs benefiting our veteran population as well as providing them with valuable resources.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the Town of Riverhead Veterans Advisory Committee mission to:
- Assess the needs of veterans and recommend a direction for increased services and resources.
- The committee shall advise the Supervisor and Town Board, when requested, on all matters relating to the development and implementation of new services and resources involving veterans.
- Create awareness of the issues faced by veterans and maintain a forum for Town veterans to give feedback on issues that affect their lives.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
- Submit an annual report to the Supervisor and Town Board.
MEMBERS
| Elizabeth Stokes |
Co-Chairperson |
| Kimberly Judd, Esq. |
Co-Chairperson |
| Darlene Folkes |
Member, American Legion Liaison |
| Keri Najdzion |
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary President |
| Thomas Najdzion |
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Commander |
| Mike Pankowski |
Member, American Legion Liaison |
| Brian Smith |
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars Vice-Post Commander |
TOWN BOARD LIAISON
Councilwoman Jodi Giglio
MEETINGS
Meetings are held bi-monthly on the fourth Monday at 5:00 PM in Town Hall, located at 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead.
CONTACT
Elizabeth Stokes, Co-Chair (631) 655-3263 lizzypistol@gmail.com
Kimberly Judd, Co-Chair (631) 871-4825 juddpolawyer@optonline.net