Members of Veteran Affairs Commission (VAC)

Number of Members: 15

Term Limit: 2 Years

Compensation: $0

Quorum: # 7

The commission shall act as an advisory body to the City Manager and the City Council to assist the commission in performing its duties and responsibilities. (Ord. 31746)

Members of the commission must meet the following qualifications:

(1) The Veteran Affairs Commission must have a balanced membership reflecting an outstanding interest in or knowledge of veterans' affairs, including having knowledge about veterans' concerns, or being affiliated with a service provider to veterans;

(2) At least four members must be currently serving or have previously served in the United States military (including the Reserves or National Guard).

Members of the AAC

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Members By Gender

9%
Female (1)

91%
Male (10)

Members By Race

Asian^*

0%(0)

Black^*

18%(2)

Hispanic

27%(3)

White^*

45%(5)

Other ^* ^**

9%(1)

Term Number
2
Term Start
10/1/2025
Term End
9/30/2027
Date Joined
8/27/2025
Position
District 01
Residing District
1
Gender
Male
Race
White^*
Position Type
Chair
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
West
Qualification Held
Previous military service
^* Not Hispanic or Latino
Term Number
3
Term Start
10/1/2025
Term End
9/30/2027
Date Joined
10/1/2025
Position
District 02
Residing District
2
Gender
Male
Race
Hispanic or Latino
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Moreno
Qualification Held
Served in US Military
Term Number
1
Term Start
10/1/2025
Term End
9/30/2027
Date Joined
2/4/2026
Position
District 03
Residing District
14
Gender
Female
Race
Black or African American^*
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Gracey
Qualification Held
Previous military service
^* Not Hispanic or Latino
Term Number
1
Term Start
N/A
Term End
N/A
Date Joined
Position
District 04
Residing District
Gender
Race
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Johnson
Qualification Held
Term Number
3
Term Start
10/1/2025
Term End
9/30/2027
Date Joined
10/22/2025
Position
District 05
Residing District
5
Gender
Male
Race
Two or more races^*
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Resendez
Qualification Held
Served in US Military
^* Not Hispanic or Latino
Term Number
1
Term Start
N/A
Term End
N/A
Date Joined
Position
District 06
Residing District
Gender
Race
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Cadena
Qualification Held
Term Number
1
Term Start
10/1/2025
Term End
9/30/2027
Date Joined
9/17/2025
Position
District 07
Residing District
7
Gender
Male
Race
Hispanic or Latino
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Bazaldua
Qualification Held
Previous military service
Term Number
1
Term Start
N/A
Term End
N/A
Date Joined
Position
District 08
Residing District
Gender
Race
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Blair
Qualification Held
Term Number
1
Term Start
10/1/2025
Term End
9/30/2027
Date Joined
1/14/2026
Position
District 09
Residing District
9
Gender
Male
Race
White^*
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Blackmon
Qualification Held
Interest in veterans affairs
^* Not Hispanic or Latino
Term Number
1
Term Start
10/1/2025
Term End
9/30/2027
Date Joined
10/22/2025
Position
District 10
Residing District
10
Gender
Male
Race
Hispanic or Latino
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Stewart
Qualification Held
Served in US Military
Term Number
1
Term Start
10/1/2023
Term End
9/30/2025
Date Joined
8/23/2023
Position
District 11
Residing District
1
Gender
Male
Race
White^*
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Schultz
Qualification Held
Served in US Military
^* Not Hispanic or Latino
Term Number
1
Term Start
10/1/2023
Term End
9/30/2025
Date Joined
4/17/2024
Position
District 12
Residing District
12
Gender
Male
Race
White^*
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Mendelsohn
Qualification Held
Served in US Military
^* Not Hispanic or Latino
Term Number
2
Term Start
10/1/2025
Term End
9/30/2027
Date Joined
9/17/2025
Position
District 13
Residing District
13
Gender
Male
Race
Black or African American^*
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Willis
Qualification Held
Served in US Military
^* Not Hispanic or Latino
Term Number
1
Term Start
10/1/2025
Term End
9/30/2027
Date Joined
9/17/2025
Position
District 14
Residing District
14
Gender
Male
Race
White^*
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Ridley
Qualification Held
Active reserve
^* Not Hispanic or Latino
Term Number
1
Term Start
N/A
Term End
N/A
Date Joined
Position
District 15
Residing District
Gender
Race
Position Type
Member
Board Type
Individual
Term Status
Active
Nominating CM(s)
Mayor
Qualification Held

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shpendim.nadzaku@dallas.gov
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