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Approve 5% cost-of-living increase for city pension recipients

Labor & City WorkersPersonnelResolution

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

Motion · Official minutes

Adopt Resolution No. 112-11

Passed

4 aye · 0 nay · 3 absent

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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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