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Legislature hears agreement for Road Patrol with 0% pay increase tied to improved 20‑year half‑pay retirement plan
Summary
County administration presented a negotiated contract for the Road Patrol bargaining unit that holds pay flat for 2026 while authorizing a 20‑year half‑pay retirement plan under state retirement law; the committee reported the item to the agenda for floor consideration.
County Attorney and staff described a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Sheriff’s Road Patrol bargaining unit that includes a 0% pay increase for calendar year 2026 and an authorization request to implement an improved retirement plan under New York Retirement and Social Security Law sections 5 52 and 5 53.
County staff said the improved pension option moves the unit toward the 20‑year half‑pay plan used by many area agencies and can include an additional one‑sixtieth per year for service beyond 20 years (capped by statute). The county attorney noted the change is intended to improve recruitment and retention, including transfers from other departments that save on training costs. The Sheriff and union representatives were acknowledged in committee remarks for reaching the agreement.
The presentation also identified cost‑saving measures in the contract, including changes to a specialty drug program and to Medicare Advantage plan design; county staff estimated the Medicare Advantage change would save roughly $700,000 countywide. Committee members moved to report the resolution to the full Legislature for a floor vote.
No roll‑call vote tally was recorded in committee; the item was "reported to the agenda" for the legislative floor.
