SEQUIM – State Rep. Kevin Van De Wege is seeking input from military veterans about their programs and treatment by government agencies following his appointment to an advisory committee to the state Legislature.
“I hope to get input from veterans who need help. I love to get help for those folks,” said Van De Wege, who has never served in the military.
“I’m proud of our vets and I fully believe they deserve the benefits they were promised.”
Van De Wege, D-Sequim, along with Rep. Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam, and Sen. Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam, represents the 24th District, which includes Clallam and Jefferson counties and one third of Grays Harbor County.
He was appointed to the Joint Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs by House Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle.
The committee studies issues pertaining to veterans, active military forces and National Guard and reserve components.
It also looks into the structure and administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Military Department.
The committee makes recommendations to the state Legislature.
