Lifetime Citizen Portal Access — AI Briefings, Alerts & Unlimited Follows
Council approves ordinance setting police pension contributions after brief discussion
Loading...
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 2026-O1 establishing the McSharry Town Borough Police pension plan. Officials said the police pension is underfunded and the contribution rates reflected prior collective bargaining; the ordinance passed by voice vote.
The Hanover Borough Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2026-O1, establishing the McSharry Town Borough Police pension plan.
The measure was presented during new business and drew a brief exchange about whether non-uniform municipal employees must contribute to the plan. Mayor (name not specified) asked for clarification; municipal staff explained the police pension is underfunded and that contribution percentages were negotiated as part of the collective bargaining agreement.
"The pension for the police is underfunded," the clerk explained, "so I believe that's why it was set up with the percentages." Council members then moved and seconded adoption of the ordinance; the presiding official called for the ayes and the motion carried.
The ordinance text shown at the meeting ties employee contributions to funding status; the transcript does not specify an exact vote tally. Council discussion focused on the funding mechanism and whether non-uniform staff negotiate different terms. No amendments were recorded on the floor.
The council recorded the ordinance as adopted and moved on to the next agenda item.
