"King County voters said “yes” to a ballot measure in November 2005 that will generate $13.3 million annually for six years to help veterans and their families and others in need.

Voters approved the Veterans and Human Services Levy with nearly 58 percent support. Half of the revenue raised will fund services for veterans, military personnel and their families, including services specific to veterans’ needs such as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. The other half will fund regional health and human services, including housing, homelessness prevention, mental health and substance abuse services and employment assistance.  

The King County Veterans' Program places a high value on the input and assistance of volunteers who serve on the Veterans’ Program Advisory board. The Board advises and makes recommendations on programs and services that assist and support veterans and their families who reside in King County.

The Advisory Board meets every month on the third Tuesday at 10:30a.m. in the King County Veterans' Program conference room (except during the months of July and August). There are three working committees: Budget, Appeals and Programs.

The Advisory Board is comprised of 17 members plus alternates who are elected to two-year terms by the voting membership at the Annual Meeting held in February. Nominees who serve on the board are selected by the federally recognized veteran’s organizations in King County (e.g. Vietnam Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Disabled American Veterans). The Boards seeks diversity in age, gender, geographic representation, and ethnic and cultural perspectives, as well as a mix of relevant skills, experience, and perspectives."

VVA Chapter 102 is a member of the Advisory Board.