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Council adopts court‑ordered pension amendments; retro checks to go out

Pontiac City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Council approved three ordinances implementing federal‑court changes to GERS and related retirement systems that finalize benefit enhancements and protections; administration and pension counsel said retroactive checks will be issued to eligible retirees and safeguards limit the city's long‑term exposure.

On second reading the council adopted three ordinances implementing amendments to the General Employees Retirement System (GERS) and related retirement provisions tied to a federal court settlement.

Retirement counsel John Clark, who represented the city…

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