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Retiree health coverage premiums

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Public comments (3)

OpposedBrian WesslingOct 20, 2026

A retired 32-year city employee said the city broke its promise on retiree health coverage and offered two no-new-spending fixes: trim the $100 monthly VIVA contribution to the actual $81 premium cost, and use a fraction of the $10 million in unexpected property tax revenue to restore retiree benefits.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 37:32 →
OpposedEric HardmanOct 20, 2026

A 26-year city police officer said cutting retiree health coverage is a breach of faith that hits first responders hardest, and disclosed he has consulted an attorney about a possible class action lawsuit on behalf of affected retirees.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 41:32 →
ConcernedBenjamin AbelOct 20, 2026

A three-year city employee said coworkers are delaying retirement over the benefit cuts, warned the changes hurt the city's ability to recruit top talent, and asked for a voice in future decisions.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 44:21 →