MRPEA surveyed the two candidates for the PERS Municipal Representative Elections. Rachel Foy completed our survey as requested while Kim Hanna replied with a written response. See both candidates’ responses below.
Rachel Foy’s Survey Response
Kim Hanna’s Survey Response
I do support defined benefit plans. As a trustee, I support the cost of living adjustment as well as other benefits offered for existing, current and future employees.
However, I can only support the amended regulation 34 if there is a legislative change that would allow retirees to serve and draw their monthly retirement. I understand a legislative change would be the only way to allow this and not compromise PERS. We, the Board have already started the process of reversing the amendment based on legal advice.
I can support an increase in the contribution rate if necessary, even though this is not a PERS Board decision.
As a municipal representative with over 25 years of service, PERS is important me. My decisions have always been informed and I hope that COLA’s are not reduced by the legislature and that current and future employees, just like existing employees enjoy the benefits offered currently.
Some of the questions couldn’t be answered with a yes or no and I felt that I needed to explain some items further.
Thank you.
Kim