Re: “Don’t treat state’s pension surplus like a slush fund” (June 11, Opinion):
Thanks for the editorial concerning the Regulation Enforcement Officers and Fireplace Fighters Plan 1 pension surplus, which the state Legislature was contemplating utilizing to assist steadiness the funds.
I used to be a firefighter for over 38 years, retiring 10 years in the past, and dread yearly’s funds forecast and ensuing payments. Fortunately, the Washington State Council of Firefighters has an important workforce that continues to teach legislators on the significance of protecting pension funds intact. The WSCFF is aware of what working within the fireplace service entails and the way members are affected over years of service.
Having served the general public for almost 4 a long time, I really feel that the state must cease pension surpluses as a money cow and as a substitute deal with sustaining these advantages, not just for retirees however those that are presently serving.
Bruce Newell, Yakima
