Welcome to the LACERA news section, where we share what’s happening at LACERA and update our members on anything affecting their retirement benefits.
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General Members: Did you vote yet? Elections are underway!
The voting period is open for General Member elections for the Board of Retirement and the Board of Investments.
Strategic Plan Approved; Moves to Implementation Phase
On July 6, 2023, the Board of Retirement unanimously approved the LACERA 2023–2028 Strategic Plan.
General Member August Elections Information
Elections are being held in August for the Second Member of LACERA’s Board of Investments and the Second Member of LACERA’s Board of Retirement.
Retired Member August Elections Information
Elections are being held in August for the Eighth Member of LACERA’s Board of Investments and the Alternate Retired Member of LACERA’s Board of Retirement.
LACERA Not Affected by CalPERS Third-Party Breach: Your Data is Safe
In June, CalPERS announced that a vendor, PBI Research Services/Berwyn Group (PBI), was impacted by a data security breach as a result of a file transfer service that the two organizations use to share data.
Happy Fourth of July!
We want to extend our warmest wishes to all of you as we head into the holiday on Tuesday, July 4th.
June 2023 PostScript and Spotlight Newsletters Now Available Online
LACERA publishes and mails two quarterly newsletters—PostScript for active members and Spotlight for retired members—to keep you updated.
Calling All Candidates
Election time is approaching! Elections will be held this summer to fill the seats of the Board of Investments and the Board of Retirement.
URGENT: Member Compromised by Phishing Scam - Here's How to Stay Safe
Recently LACERA members have reported that they have been targeted and or fallen victim to a phishing scam.
Member Contribution Rates Are Changing July 1
On May 2, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted changes to contribution rates for LACERA plan sponsors (employers) and active members (e