Should Los Angeles’ park rangers, port police and other peace officers be able to move their pensions over to the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension plan?
A proposed  Los Angeles city charter amendment that would allow certain peace officers — like those who work at LAX — and park rangers to transfer their pension plans to one some say will provide better benefits is on the November ballot for voters to consider.
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If passed, Measure FF would allow officers from the Police, Airport, Harbor and Recreation & Parks departments to move their plans from the Los Angeles’ City Employees’ Retirement System to the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension. Supporters say the latter could offer more for retirement income if employees stay on it for more than 20 years.
The measure needs a simple majority to pass.
Official ballot title: Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions; Peace Officers Charter Amendment FF
You are being asked: Shall the City Charter be amended to: allow peace officers employed by the Police, Airport, Harbor, and Recreation and Parks Departments to transfer membership and service from the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System to the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension Plan; and require the City to pay associated costs, including refunds to certain Airport and Police Department members for prior transfers?
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
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A “yes” vote means: You want peace officers to transfer their membership, years of service, and retirement contributions from the Los Angeles…
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