AGENCY

Veterans Affairs Commission

Advises the Mayor and Board of Supervisors on veterans.

Upcoming Homes for Veterans at 1035 Van Ness Avenue

In an October 17, 2025 press release Mayor Lurie announced plans to transform a former assisted living facility at 1035 Van Ness Avenue into a supportive housing community that will include 124 permanent homes for formerly homeless veterans, operated by Swords to Plowshares. The project will feature community spaces and onsite services such as mental health care, case management, and job training—providing veterans with housing and the support they need to thrive. Click link below to full press release.October 17, 2025 Press Release from Office of Mayor Daniel Lurie

Calendar

Full calendar

Meeting calendar

We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month except July.

Meetings start at 6pm in Room 416, San Francisco City Hall

Comments from the public

San Franciscans can comment: 

  • During the public comment section of meetings.
  • By accommodation provided to members of the public who cannot attend in person due to disability. Instructions to request a remote link are included on all meeting agendas.

PAST CALENDAR

Meeting
Veterans Affairs Commission - December Meeting
Meeting
Veterans Affairs Commission - November Meeting [NOTE RESCHEDULED DATE]

About

The Veterans Affairs Commission advises the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors. We talk about jobs, money, health, housing, and social services for veterans.

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Partner agencies

Executive Board

William BarnickelPresidentWilliam BarnickelCommissionerMayoral Seat 13Nicholas RusanoffVice-PresidentNicholas RusanoffCommissionerBoard of Supervisors Seat 9

Commissioners

Jenny PerezJenny PerezCommissionerBoard of Supervisors Seat 1Deborah DacumosDeborah DacumosCommissionerBoard of Supervisors Seat 2John ReissenweberJohn ReissenweberCommissionerBoard of Supervisors Seat 3Hanley ChanHanley ChanCommissionerBoard of Supervisors Seat 5Prince Kelly JordanPrince Kelly JordanCommissionerBoard of Supervisors Seat 6James BoatmanJames BoatmanCommissionerBoard of Supervisors Seat 7Darya KutovayaDarya KutovayaCommissionerBoard of Supervisors Seat 8Joseph BabaJoseph BabaCommissionerMayoral Seat 11Jason ChittavongJason ChittavongCommissionerBoard of Supervisors Seat 4

Staff

Mary MurphyMary MurphySecretary

Contact information

Address

Veterans Affairs CommissionPO Box 7988
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions

Email

Mary Murphy, Commission Secretary

mary.c.murphy@sfgov.org

Request public records

Submit requests for the Veterans Affairs Commission.