08-18-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Brittany Levine, "City union agrees to contract - The concessions will help close an $18-million budget shortfall."
07-19-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Veronica Rocha, "Police union agrees to cut pay, contribute more to retirement - The officers will take a pay cut and contribute more to retirement, saving the city $2.21 million."
06-11-11, Editorial in the Glendale News-Press, "It's time to take on the unions"
05-18-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Pension benefits show no signs of slowing - Local governments have seen their CalPERS rates skyrocket due to investment losses."
02-05-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Glendale braces for pension bill to balloon"
02-03-11, Paul Sysco Outraged by Out of Control Glendale Police Pensions
12-08-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jason Wells and Melanie Hicken, "Utility workers protest at City Hall - City Council had imposed a contract that included cuts to salary and benefits."
11-16-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Treasurer wants more investment flexibility - Borucki says city's policy is too restrictive amid PERS requirements."
10-22-10, Sue Sarkis Comments on Lawmakers’ Pension Reform Talk
10-22-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Bill Kisliuk, "Lawmakers talk pension reform following the Bell scandal."
09-18-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Employee union votes down deal - City workers reject proposed contract — deemed a final offer by officials — by a wide margin."
09-16-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jeff Gottlieb, Ruben Vives and Richard Winton, "California prosecutors accuse Bell leaders of plotting to enrich themselves"
09-06-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Bill Kisliuk, "Gatto hopes for pension reform - Assemblyman to hold meeting next month to outline measures which will protect cities."
08-03-10, Herbert Molano Reflects on the Coverage of Glendale Financial Issues by the Glendale News-Press”
08-03-10, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by Susan Stephenson of Glendale, "Thankful for our city manager, police chief"
08-01-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Catherine Saillant, Los Angeles Times, "Other cities stuck with the tab for Bell officials' massive pensions"
07-28-10, Bruce Philpott Regarding Glendale City Manager Starbird and Randy Adams’ Pension
07-28-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Bill Kisliuk, "Glendale seeking to block Adams' pension benefits - City will be on the hook for $500,000 to $600,000, according to CalPERS."
07-23-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Glendale won't pick up Adams' pension - Money for former police chief would be paid by the city of Bell, whose residents are incensed over record-high salaries."
07-16-10, Sue Sarkis Reminds Us of the History of Civil Service Employee Retirement Packages
07-15-10, Greg Wilkinson Finds Hal Weber’s Pension Formula "A Breath of Fresh Air"
07-14-10, Mike Mohill Responds to Hal Weber’s Pension Comments
07-14-10, Hal Weber Responds to Mike Mohill’s “Glendale Pension Plan” Proposal
07-13-10, City Council Meeting, Oral Communications, Mike Mohill, “Glendale Pension Plan”
07-06-10, Amendment to City/GFFA Memorandum of Understanding: Resolution amending and extending City/GFFA Memorandum of Understanding - Amendment #2
07-03-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Contract talks stalled, police say - Union officials say their proposal would save $4M, but city says figure is more like $1.1M."
06-30-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Firefighters agree to concessions - Tentative contract, which sets up $3M in savings, is expected to be approved next week."
06-28-10, E-Mail from Herbert Molano to Glendale City Council Members Laura Friedman and John Drayman, “CPI and labor negotiations”
06-26-10, Editorial in the Glendale News-Press, "Losses could have been worse"
05-23-10, Message from Al Hofmann to the City Council Regarding “Pensions Received in 2009 by Retired Glendale Employees”
05-23-10, Answers to Richard Dickinson’s Questions Regarding “Pensions Received in 2009 by Retired Glendale Employees”
05-23-10, Sue Sarkis Comments on “Pensions Received in 2009 by Retired Glendale Employees”
05-23-10, Richard Dickinson Responds to “Pensions Received in 2009 by Retired Glendale Employees”
05-03-10, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by Bill Case of La Crescenta, "Taxpayers on the hook for pensions"
04-28-10, Harry Zavos Comments on Glendale’s Pension Commitments
04-27-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "City looks for budget boost - Bus, trash service are among areas that might see rising fees."
04-25-10, Response by Bruce Philpott to GNP Article and Molano's Commentary Regarding Glendale Pensions
04-25-10, Hal Weber Comments on the Responsibility of Glendale City Council Members for Retirement Obligations
04-24-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Pensions:City can’t keep up with cost - Glendale is being forced to contribute more to CalPERS than it can afford."
03-28-10, Vanguard News Service Article, “MILLIONS IN GLENDALE PENSIONS - THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG”
December 2009/January 2010, Business Life article by John Krikorian, "CalPERS Reform Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena"
12-21-09, Message from Hal Weber Regarding Glendale’s Unjustifiable Pension Contracts
11-12-09, Retirement Benefits Between a Typical Private Sector Worker and a Policeman or Fireman
08-27-09, Article in the July/August 2009 Business Life by John Krikorian, "California “Retired” Government Workers in Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena Receive Pensions in Excess of --- $10,704,908 Annually"
08-25-09, Marlene Walker Adds Her Comments Regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with the Glendale City Employees’ Association
08-21-09, Herbert Molano’s Solution to Laura Friedman's Council Member Expenses
08-11-09, Mike Mohill Comments on the Memorandum of Understanding with the Glendale City Employees' Association
08-11-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Council likely to OK contract - City employees union narrowly approved the pact, which doesn’t include pay raises."
08-11-09, City of Glendale and Glendale City Employee's Association Memorandum of Understanding One Year Agreement, July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
06-30-09, Pensions Received in 2009 by Retired Glendale Employees
06-17-08, Voting Record of Glendale City Council Members on the Adoption of Urgency Ordinances Providing for Supplementary Benefits and Compensation to Certain Officers and Employees of the City
06-17-08, Ten Glendale Employee Benefit & Compensation Ordinances Passed by Najarian, Quintero, Weaver and Mayor Drayman
City of Glendale Retiree Pensions, Calendar Year 2009
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