October 20th 2017
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - 2015
Click here to read the full report. The link above goes to the full document. Information pertaining to LEOFF Plan 1 can be found on pages 21, 25, 38-39, 42, 60-62, 80, 84, 88, 91, 128, 130, 132, 134, 138, 142, 147, 151, 155, 158, 162, 177, 190, 208, 220, and 228. |
Select Committee on Pension Policy Meeting - 10/17/17On Tuesday, October 17, LEOFF 1 Coalition President Andy Wilson, Board Member Bill Dickinson, and Lobbyist Joyce Willms were present at the Select Committee on Pension Policy Meeting. The agenda included Recommendation to PFC on Long-Term Economic Assumptions, Preliminary 2018 Meeting Dates, OSA Update, Public Hearing with Possible Executive Session, Update: Subgroup on Tribal Schools, Plans 1 COLA Proposal Pricing Results, Media Alert: Seattle Police Off-Duty Employment. Click here to watch the video. |
Select Committee on Pension Policy Meeting AgendaTuesday, October 17, 2017 - 10:00 a.m.The Select Committee on Pension Policy is holding a committee meeting on October 17th at 10:00 a.m. Click here to read the meeting agenda. Click here for the map! |
Assembly DaySenate Legislative Assembly Days are scheduled for November 13 - November 15 House Legislative Assembly Days are scheduled for November 15 - November 17 |
Legislators Return to Olympia4th Special Session Could Only Last One DayLawmakers might return to Olympia to fix the Hirst Decision and to pass the Capital Budget. Senator John Brawn, Republican, said the best case scenario would involve approval of the budget in September, but he expects it will happen later than that, maybe sometime in November. |
Washington State Legislative Session:
2018 Regular 60 day session starts Monday, January 8 to Thusday, March 8, 2018 |
LEOFF 1 Coalition Newsletter - July 2017 The legislators have gone home and we still have our pension! Click here to read more from the LEOFF 1 Newsletter. |
Budget Update:The Washington State Legislature released the state Omnibus Operating Budget (PSSB 5883) for 2017-2019 early in the morning Friday, June 30, 2017. There was no merger of the LEOFF 1 Retirement Plan. The state legislators are leaving our retirement money alone. Special thanks to:
-The LEOFF 1 Coalition Board |
Keep Track with What's Happening at the Capital!Washington State Wire - Click Here! The Olympian: Politics/Government - Click Here! The Seattle Times: Olympia Politics - Click Here! The News Tribune: Politics & Government - Click Here! The Columbian: Politics - Click Here! The Spokesman: Washington Politics - Click Here! 
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Honorary Board Member Congressman Dave Reichert Retired Sheriff of King County Joins the Leoff1Coalition!Read his full biography here. |
Lobby your legislatorLobbying tips click here. |
Retired Teachers Thoughts on Pension Merger ArticleIt is important to point out that pension checks are not paid from the general fund. Each pay period, school employees contribute to their retirement accounts and the state makes a matching contribution. This money is invested over the course of an employee's career.Read more for more details. |
Retirement ContributionsClick Leoff1 or Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 1 for more details. |
Who is the LEOFF1 Coalition?...and why does the Coalition ask for money?Click here for more details. |
Leoff1 Coalition SupporterDid you receive your Leoff1 Coalition News Letter? If we have missed you, please fill out the contact form below to get a copy.Form details |
Suggestive talking points when meeting with your local legislative candidatesClick here to download form. |
Positions Points on Pension Mergers and RaidsClick here for more details. |
Pension and InvestmentsWashington state high court rules pension benefit reductions are constitutionalClick here for more details. |
We need your contact informationIf you haven't made a contribution in the last six months please send one now. It takes money to fight for your pension. Please fill out the form here. |
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Your LEOFF I Healthcare Benefits - What Are They And Who Decides? - By Joe Fischnaller |
The LEOFF 1 Coalition website contains some files that come in a "pdf" format which requires Adobe's Acrobat Reader in order to view and search through the documents. If you don't already have it, you can download it here. It's free from Adobe.
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Swisher v. City of Moses Lake Case letter from Joe Fischnaller, Atty - Click here Finding of Fact Conclusions of Law and Order - case document filed Feb. 5, 2010 - Click here Order of Motion for Summer Judgement - case document filed Oct. 9, 2009 - Click here Superior Court of Washington for Grant County, Elvis T. Swisher vs City of Moses Lake - July 7, 2008 - Click here
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State LegislatorsPlease read thisBakenhus Decision 1956 |
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RETIREMENT LAWS Medical Benefits For Plan1 Members Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 Hand Book Contact - 1-800-547-6657 Department of Retirement Systems Leoff1 Plan Disability Benefits Leoff1 Plan Disability Board Guidelines What To Do When Contact - 1-800-547-6657 ext.47081 Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Annual Inflation Lifetime Retirement For more government information and phone numbers, Click Here! Social Security |
Veteran’s Benefits |
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Legislator Information! |