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Capitol Hill COLA Letters
Capitol Hill COLA Letters
Capitol Hill COLA Letters
The SPPRA and the St. Paul Veteran Fire Fighters Assn. recently lobbied the Legislature in support of the PERA Police & Fire Plan Retiree cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase (HF4666 and SF4878). Joint letters were composed and sent in March to the Governor and half a dozen key legislators. You can read the letter to Gov. Tim Walz here.
PERA Board Supports COLA
Capitol Hill COLA Letters
Capitol Hill COLA Letters
At a March PERA Board meeting, Vice President Denny Flaherty (Retired, Disabled & Survivor Trustee) introduced a motion for PERA to support and lobby on behalf of the PERA Police & Fire Plan Retiree COLA increase legislation pending at the Minnesota Legislature this session. The motion was resoundingly passed in a 9-1 vote.
COLA Progress
Capitol Hill COLA Letters
COLA Progress
The two Police & Fire Plan Retiree COLA increase bills (HF4666 and SF4878) have been in their first committees, State and Local Government, since about mid-March. As of April 15th, the House version continues to add co-authors with ten total. The Senate version has not attracted any co-authors at this time.
may mancini's dinner canceled!
Why not attend the SPPD Retirement Dinner instead?
This year two events fall on Thursday, May 9th: the monthly Mancini's Dinner and the SPPD Recognition Awards Dinner. The Executive Board would like to promote the Retirement Dinner and offer to help defray the cost of attending in lieu of the Mancini's Dinner.
Therefore, the May Mancini's Dinner is canceled and we encourage all to attend the 2024 62nd Annual St. Paul Police Retirement Dinner. Click on the scrolling banner below for more information and tickets. The Assn shall reimburse each member the cost difference between the events (Awards $50 - Mancini's $35 = $15). Members will be allowed one guest for a possible maximum reimbursement of $30 for $100 spent.
To redeem this offer, participating members should present a receipt from the Awards Dinner at a regular SPPRA membership meeting in person. Mailed and/or emailed receipts will not be accepted. Note: This offer is for SPPRA members only.
SPPD MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE - Wednesday May 15th - Noon
60th Annual Service at Mears Park, Wacouta St. & 6th St. East
60th Annual Service at Mears Park, Wacouta St. & 6th St. East
60th Annual Service at Mears Park, Wacouta St. & 6th St. East
60th Annual Service at Mears Park, Wacouta St. & 6th St. East
60th Annual Service at Mears Park, Wacouta St. & 6th St. East
To honor those who have given their lives in the line of duty and demonstrate our commitment to their families. Please join us.
Retirees may email Kelly Herzog for parking placards. Weather contingency at the Armory, 600 Cedar Street
60th Annual Service at Mears Park, Wacouta St. & 6th St. East
Retiree HR218 Qualification - tuesday, June 4th
Summer SPPD Training - Indoor Range - Reservations not Available
National retiree permit to carry classroom and practical instruction. Time reservations are not ready to schedule. Email notifications will be sent when members can return here to sign up for time slots.
At the request of the Range, the SPPRA assists in notifying and scheduling our membership for SPPD HR218 training and certification. When training is available, click the range firing line photo for access. All such communication is secured in a members-only area of the website.
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