Leaders of the Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County warned county officials Monday that veterans could face waitlists and service delays if the agency does not receive additional funding for increased staffing.

The commission provides financial aid to veterans for rent, mortgage, utilities or food, and helps veterans and their families claim disability and pension benefits.

On Monday, the St. Clair County Board’s Finance Committee met to consider amending a draft of the 2026 budget before the full board votes on it next week. Committee members corrected a handful of mistakenly omitted payroll changes.

More than 30 veterans attended the meeting as commission leaders and supporters made a last-ditch appeal for more funding. Their pleas prompted officials to open the door t

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