Austin proclaims October 2026 National Retirement Security Month and highlights deferred-comp plan

Oct 22, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela proclaimed October 2026 as National Retirement Security Month in Austin and deferred compensation committee chair Nathan Blake urged employees to use the city's 457 deferred compensation plan and financial counseling resources to supplement pensions.

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Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela proclaimed Oct. 22, 2026, as National Retirement Security Month in Austin, noting that the United States Congress designated October 2026 for that observance and urging city employees to save for retirement using available city programs. Vela told city staff the city offers pensions plus supplemental savings options and encouraged employees to enroll and use retirement counseling services.

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