*Click the page number, then scroll to the page.
1. "Have you had enough?" *Page 3.
WSSRA Executive President, Ed Gonion, "This year, legislators in Washington chose to balance the state budget on the backs of pensioners by eliminating the Uniform Plan 1 COLA." Read what Ed has to say regarding what we can do.
2. "Action required; no more 'passive voices.'" *Page 4.
Scott Nelson, The Nexus Group, on behalf of and representing WSSRA, "...
in January’s short (60-day) supplement budget legislative session, the state will face a fiscal shortfall of $1.5 to $2 billion." Will there be more cuts for our pensions?
Scott and Fred Yancey both serve as lobbyists for WSSRA. Fred spoke at our September luncheon.
3. "What’s changing with PEBB health coverage in 2012?" *Page 6.
Victor Andino, PEBB Communications Public Employees Benefits Board, Washington State Health Care Authority. Open enrollment is coming up, have you checked out the increased costs?
4. "Resolution to legislature: Meet your pension obligations" *Page 18:
Dan Peterson, historian (retired), "......pension funds were never intended for the political
use of the governor or any other state official."
"How do I Contact My Legislators?"
Simply click the link you want below, however it may link, in your machine, to an emailer you no longer use (it does in mine). Therefore, simply put their name as the username (first separated by a period from last), and add @leg.wa.gov - compose your message and hit send - that person will have your message instantly!
8th District Legislators:
Rep. Larry Haller (larry.haler@leg.wa.gov)
16th District Legislators:
