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Petersburg assembly unanimously backs resolution supporting return to defined-benefit pensions
Summary
After hours of public testimony, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously April 13 to adopt a resolution backing House Bill 78 as originally written prior to a recent amendment, citing recruitment and retention concerns for teachers and public employees.
The Petersburg Borough Assembly on April 13 voted unanimously to approve a resolution urging the state to restore a defined-benefit retirement system for public employees and educators, citing local recruitment and retention challenges.
Members voted to amend the resolution to specify support for HB 78 “as written prior to Amendment 1,” a change that was proposed and adopted before the final vote. The measure passed with no opposed votes.
The resolution followed extensive public comment. “I’m kindly asking you to support the…
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