Polk County Participating in Operation Green Light

Polk County – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Polk County announced that the

county buildings would be illuminating their flag poles green November 7th through the 13th as part of

Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties

(NACo) to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by

many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist

veterans and their families, according to Polk County Veteran’s Service Officer Kurt Ellefson.

The new national collaborative is spearheaded by the National Association of Counties and the National

Association of County Veteran Service Officers, building upon the successful efforts of the New York

State Association of Counties and the NYS County Veteran Service Officers’ Association in 2021.

In addition to lighting county buildings flag poles green, residents and businesses are encouraged to

participate by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb. This can be an exterior light

that neighbors and passersby see, or an interior light that sparks a conversation with friends.

By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported. While

this event is focused around the week of Veterans Day (November 7th -13th), participants are

encouraged to continue shining the light year-round. Residents can share their participation on social

media using the hashtag #OperationGreenLight.

Visit naco.org/operationgreenlight and/or www.co.polk.mn.us/370/veterans-services for more

information and links to resources available to veterans