SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Pension reform” has become one of the most talked-about issues in California. There’s a growing consensus that something has to be done about outrageous payouts and unfunded liabilities, but the debate is far from over. Who is to blame for the state’s pension problems? What changes are necessary? These are the questions that will be debated as the Legislature and governor continue examining the issue.
Please join us on Wednesday, March 28 as the Sacramento Press Club welcomes Marcia Fritz, president of the California Foundation for Fiscal Responsibility, and Dave Low, chairman of Californians for Retirement Security, who will discuss their contrasting views of the pension issue. Fritz is a member of the Government Accounting Standards Board Pension Committee and leading voice in the pension reform movement, urging Californians to “Fix Pensions First.” Low leads a coalition of more than 1.5 million Californians representing public employees and retirees, who believe the pension issue should be solved at the bargaining table.
Reminder: The Sacramento Press Club has moved to the Broiler Steakhouse at 1201 K Street, 15th floor!
When: Wednesday, March 28, 11:30 registration opens, lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Where: 1201 K Street, 15th Floor, Sacramento
MENU:
- Kobe Beef meatloaf with green beans and garlic mashed potatoes
- Roasted Winter vegetable Lasagna
- Angel Hair pasta with bay shrimp, black olives, tomato, green onion and a lemon-garlic clam broth.
Cost: $25 members/$30 non-members
RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, March 26 at www.sacpressclub.org/special-events.
ALSO: That evening, at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Sacramento Bee headquarters, the Sacramento Press Club will be hosting a free seminar entitled “Understanding Teacher Pensions.”
Examining the question of who will pay for teacher pensions will be Jennifer Baker, legislative advocate and pension expert with the California Teachers Association; Ed Derman, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Plan Design and Communication for the California State Teachers' Retirement System; Marcia Fritz, president of the California Foundation for Fiscal Responsibility; and Jason Sisney, Deputy Legislative Analyst, State and Local Finance of the Legislative Analysts Office.
This is the first time the Sacramento Press Club has coordinated its luncheon and seminar programs. Be on the lookout for a separate notice about the March 28 seminar.