Rick Gessaman of The Gift of Love and Alex Dobson, Steuben County Veterans Service Officer, join Andy St. John on WLKI 100.3 to discuss upcoming events and vital legislative updates for local veterans.
Vietnam Veterans Day Breakfast
Rick Gessaman shares details for the annual breakfast celebrating National Vietnam Veterans Day. This community event aims to provide the "welcome home" that many Vietnam-era veterans didn't receive decades ago.
- Saturday, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Fremont Moose Lodge
- Open to the public; no membership required.
Important Property Tax Updates
Alex Dobson highlights significant new legislation regarding property tax relief for 100% service-connected and individually unemployable veterans.
- The Change: New "Total Property Tax Reform 26" eliminates assessed value caps for qualifying veterans.
- Next Steps: Steuben County will begin mailing notification letters in May.
- Application Window: July 1, 2026, through December 30, 2026.
- co.steuben.in.us/departments/veteran_s_services/index.php