Give 2 retired city workers a 5% annual pension increase for 2026
In Plain English
Richmond has 2 remaining retirees from a closed pension fund for workers hired before 1953. They receive an automatic 2% cost-of-living increase each year. If approved, they get an additional 3% increase for a total of 5%, costing the city $5,808 extra in 2026.
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Votes
To approve the item
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Retired city workers will receive a 5% increase in their pension payments for 2026, combining a required 2% minimum with an additional 3% boost to help offset rising living costs. The council approved this annual adjustment with broad support in a 6-0 vote, with Councilmember Doria Robinson absent. This is routine business that helps ensure retirees' fixed incomes don't lose purchasing power due to inflation. The increase will take effect at the start of 2026 for all recipients in the General Pension Fund.
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