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Richmond approves MERS addendum; change awaits union letters of understanding

6433679 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

The Richmond City Council approved a defined benefit plan addendum with MERS to change contribution splits for patrol officers, command and dispatchers, but the change will not be implemented until other unions provide letters of understanding, the city said.

The Richmond City Council voted to approve an addendum to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) defined benefit plan for full-time patrol officers, command staff and dispatchers, with implementation contingent on receiving letters of understanding from other union groups.

City Manager told the council the recent contract negotiations…

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