Committee recommends retirement system changes tied to recent bargaining agreement

Jul 9, 2026

Bill 20-126 would add correctional health nurses to Retirement Group E, remove minimum-age requirements for Groups E and J, phase in higher contributions for GRIP and RSP, reopen GRIP for some pre‑2014 hires, and include a one-time service purchase option; staff said updated fee analysis shows minimal impact and the committee recommended referral to the full council.

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The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee recommended Bill 20-126, a package of amendments to the county’s employee retirement system and savings plans negotiated with the union McGeo, to the full County Council for passage.

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