Politics & Government

POLL: Are Pensions Beneficial or Detrimental?

Are pensions a sustainable way of preparing for future financial needs?

Local Context: City Council with a law firm Tuesday night that would defend the city against a suit recently filed by labor unions.

The unions say that Measure L, a pension reform measure that residents voted in last election season, should be invalidated. 

Bigger picture: Are pensions an unsustainable drain on the city coffers? Or are they a tried and true way to incentivize working for the city?

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