Pension Boost Hits City Budget | Lexington News

The Police and Fire Pension Board just raised employer contributions by nearly 1.2 percentage points—hitting the city’s budget hard as it kicks in July—with a $386 million unfunded liability looming. Beyond the numbers, the board honored fallen heroes: paramedic Rick Heisel, firefighter Scott Marshal, and widow Grace Corb, while approving retirements and disability cases that spotlight the real people behind the stats. Routine moves like rescheduling meetings and approving military gear kept things running—but this vote? It’s about keeping the safety net intact for those who risk everything every day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/91db940c0a4c788d