Tawdry plans to increase union president’s pension – Orange County Register

Santa Ana’s police union president, Gerry Serrano, is one of the city’s highest-paid employees even though he doesn’t have any police officers working for the city.

However, the compensation of nearly $500,000 was not enough for him. Public records show he has received help from the highest levels of the state in an effort to increase his pension to $60,000 a year.

The revelations are the latest chapter in a complicated and revealing local story – one that highlights how police unions across California abuse tax dollars at the public expense and use their funds. campaign’s contribution to advancing personal agendas rather than real law enforcement priorities.

Santa Ana residents have long been aware of the police union’s powerful arm tactics, including nasty attacks on sheriffs and reiteration that targeting council members goes against the police. its requirement. But its tactics are clearly not limited to Santa Ana.

Anaheim investigators received emails indicating that top State Treasurer Fiona Ma had raised special legislative language designed to help Serrano. Although the attempt was ultimately unsuccessful, it would allow Serrano to receive retirement credit for a portion of his unpaid bonus.