Wayne County Commission joins National Association of Counties’ (NACo)
Published on November 10, 2026
Program aims to show support for military veterans and families through illuminated county buildings
Wayne County Commission will again participate in the national “Operation Green Light for Veterans” by illuminating green lights on county buildings to publicly show support for military veterans.
Operation Green Light for Veterans is a nationwide program organized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Wayne County Commission joins other county governments in lighting county buildings green during November to honor veterans’ service and signal that they are “seen, appreciated, and supported.” The color green is chosen as a symbol of hope, renewal, and moving forward.
The green lights will be displayed at county buildings to publicly show support for veterans from November 4 through November 30, 2026. Buildings currently include the Guardian Building located at 500 Griswold Street in downtown Detroit, Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office located at 1300 E. Warren Avenue in Detroit and the Criminal Justice Center located at 5301 Russell Street in Detroit.
“It is extremely important to recognize our veterans and the important sacrifice of service that they have made to our country,” commented Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-District 7). “I am very pleased to personally and publicly acknowledge the service of not only our military veterans, but their families as well as they have all sacrificed for the safety and protection of our country.”
The Wayne County Commission annually recognizes veterans from across Wayne County and throughout the country as part of Veterans’ Day remembrance programs and presentations. Wayne County Commission formally recognized Wayne County military veterans at the full board meeting on November 5, 2026 – presenting several Certificates of Special Recognition to veterans from districts across Wayne County “to thank them for their selfless service, courage under pressure, and unwavering commitment to the freedoms we all cherish.” Recipients included men and women from all branches of service, including a Tuskegee Airmen.
For veterans’ assistance, Wayne County’s Health, Human & Veterans Services office offers help with food, utilities, rent, mortgage, property taxes, emergency repairs, and more. Located at 400 Monroe Street, Suite 405 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).