LACERS BOARD UPDATE: LACERS Adopts New Actuarial Assumptions

Whenever I write on the subject of actuarial calculations, I see eyes glazing over before I begin, so bear with me. Yes, changing LACERS’ actuarial assumptions may not sound important or thrilling, but..

LACERS BOARD UPDATE: LACERS Adopts New Actuarial Assumptions

Whenever I write on the subject of actuarial calculations, I see eyes glazing over before I begin, so bear with me. Yes, changing LACERS’ actuarial assumptions may not sound important or thrilling, but..

Best Wishes, Michael

Michael Karsch, longtime RLACEI Board Member and Alive! columnist on national pension matters, has resigned from both of those responsibilities to spend more time at home enjoying family...

A Note on COVID-19

The Board is confident that you are taking the proper precautions to stay as healthy and as safe as possible, following the policies that governmental agencies are recommending...

Cal. Supreme Court Issues Good, Cautious Pension News

On July 30, the California Supreme Court rendered its much-anticipated decision regarding public pensions. Following are the background and overview of the Court’s decision; and relevance for LACERS Members and Retirees.

LACERS BOARD UPDATE: LACERS Improves Health Benefits As Retirees Focus on Fitness

The LACERS Benefits Administration Committee, which I chair, has just approved improvements to our health plans as part of its renewal of the health, dental and vision benefits for our members...

Ed Harding, My Dad by Dennis Harding, RLACEI Director

My dad, Ed Harding, and I have a number of things in common. We both had City of L.A. Street Maintenance careers, holding many of the same job titles as we promoted up through the ranks...

Ed Harding Retires: Tributes

RLACEI President Emeritus Edward Harding is retiring from the RLACEI Board after serving as President for more than 24 years and as Board member for more than 30 years...

A Note on COVID-19

Another month! Yes, it has now been almost nine months living a new lifestyle. Many of us are coping well and others of us need a little more laughter.

Ed Harding’s Career

My dad, Ed Harding, and I have a number of things in common. We both had City of L.A. Street Maintenance careers, holding many of the same job titles (in different eras, of course) as we promoted up through the ranks, both of us retiring from the same Division Head position...