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Senate Bill 239 police pension contribution increase

Stow

Summary

A pending state bill would raise the city's police pension employer contribution from 19% to 24% over five years — roughly a 1 to 1.5% budget increase. Finance staff saw it coming and have planned for it.

At a glance

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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Estimated 1 to 1.5% increase in the police pension employer budget, phased in over five years if the bill passes.

✅Who benefits

Police officers, whose retirement benefits would be stabilized and better funded.

⚠️Who could be affected

City taxpayers would absorb the phased contribution increase through the budget.

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