Newport Beach Police Officers Level Criticism and Lawsuit at City Hall Over Retirement Benefits
Newport Beach
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What the officers want is the option of retiring at age 50 and still receiving an annual 3% of their highest salary as their pension.
Cities Across OC Struggle with Law Enforcement and Fire Pensions
Safety, Security & Justice
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Many Orange County cities are struggling to maintain budgets that keep, or minimally cut services and employees, while trying to keep up with growing law enforcement and fire pension spending.
Pension Costs Underlie Tax Increases in Seven OC Cities
Economy
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Seven OC cities are asking voters for tax increases in November, including increases to sales, business license and hotel bed taxes. Cities say they’re desperate for more revenue as growing pension debt and other factors drive up expenses.
CalPERS: Rancho Santiago Chancellor’s Salary Violates Retirement Laws
pension payments
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Chancellor Raul Rodriguez’s salary “is not in compliance with retirement law,” according to CalPERS spokeswoman Amy Morgan.
Santa Ana Projects $17 Million Budget Hole as Labor Costs Skyrocket
city budget deficit
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The budget pressures are prompting warnings from the city manager that services may have to be cut back, despite growth in tax revenues. The funding gap is projected to grow to $40 million in five years.
Amid Funding Shortfall, Santa Ana Raises Median Police Compensation Above $213,000
Santa Ana
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The new contract raises the base salary for officers and sergeants by 5.6 percent to 10.6 percent, depending on seniority and work schedule. Supporters say it’s needed to keep compensation competitive, while opponents say Santa Ana can’t afford the increase.
Santa Ana Confronts Big Budget Shortfalls That Could Last Years
Santa Ana
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If the deficits continue and the city has to draw from rainy day funds, it could be pushed to the brink of bankruptcy a few years from now. City officials say they’re working hard to find ways to save costs and grow revenues.
CalPERS Returning $792,873 in Pension Payments for Westminster City Attorney
Countywide
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The state pension system determined in March that Westminster City Attorney Richard Jones was never entitled to a pension through the city because he is an independent contractor.
CalPERS: Westminster’s City Attorney Does Not Deserve City Pension
Westminster
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Following a lengthy review, the California Public Retirement System (CalPERS) has determined that Westminster City Attorney Richard D. Jones was never entitled to a state pension through his work with the city.
Dick Jones’ Sweet Deal in Westminster
Westminster
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Last year, Jones & Mayer, of which Richard Jones is the sole owner, collected at least $2 million in billings for city attorney services in several cities. On top of that, Jones received a $210,000 salary from Westminster last year and might be in line for a fat pension.