Approve 5% cost-of-living increase for city pension recipients
In Plain English
Current city retirees receive a 2% minimum annual increase in their pension payments. This proposal adds an extra 3% on top of that minimum. If approved, retired city employees see their monthly pension checks rise by 5% total this year.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 112-11
4 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved giving retired city employees an additional 3% pension increase this year. Combined with the existing 2% minimum annual increase, retirees will see their monthly pension checks grow by 5% total. All four council members present voted yes, with three members absent from the meeting. This continues the council's strong pattern of supporting personnel-related measures.
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