Chicago Police Sergeants' Association
Legislative
Our safety and privacy are at risk! In a recent court decision, 28 Aldermen asked Judge
Joan Lefkow to release the names of all Police Officers that have 10 or more “CR
number” complaints within a 5 year period. (This includes unsustained, unfounded, and
exonerated “CRS” as well as numbers that are not citizen’s complaints). An appeal has
been made by the Corporation Counsel to block this order, so the names won’t be
released pending the appeal. Please take the time to call or talk to your alderman. If your
Alderman is one of the 22 in the left column, they did not want the Officers names
released. Please call them and express your gratitude. If your Alderman is in the right
hand column, call and ask why they are jeopardizing the safety of more than 500
Officers. You can get the Aldermen’s phone numbers at city of Chicago web site, under
the local government link.
| Alderman who did not want names of Officers released: | Alderman who wanted the names of Officers released: |
|---|---|
| 10th Ward, John Pope | 1st Ward, Manuel Flores |
| 11th Ward, James Balcer | 2nd Ward, Robert Fiorretti |
| 12th Ward, George Cardenas | 3rd Ward, Pat Dowell |
| 13th Ward Frank Olivo | 4th Ward, Toni Preckwinkle |
| 14th Ward, Ed Burke | 5th Ward, Leslie Hairston |
| 19th Ward, Virginia Rugai | 6th Ward, Freddrenna Lyle |
| 23rd Ward, Michael Zalewski | 7th Ward, Sandi Jackson |
| 25rd Ward, Daniel Solis | 8th Ward, Michelle Harris |
| 29th Ward, Isaac Carothers | 9th Ward, Anthony Beale |
| 30th Ward, Ariel Reboyras | 15th Ward, Toni Foulkes |
| 31st Ward, Ray Saurez | 16th Ward, Joan Thompson |
| 33rd Ward, Richard Mell | 17th Ward, Latasha Thomas |
| 36th Ward, William Banks | 18th Ward, Lona Lane |
| 38th Ward, Thomas Allen | 20th Ward, Willie Cochran (retired Sgt. endorsed by Sgtsí Assc.) |
| 39th Ward, Margaret Laurino | 21st Ward, Howard Brookins |
| 40th Ward, Patrick O’Connor | 22nd Ward, Ricardo Munoz |
| 41st Ward, Brian Doherty | 24th Ward, Sharon Dixon |
| 43rd Ward, Vi Daley | 26th Ward, Billy Ocasio |
| 45th Ward, Patrick Levar | 27th Ward, Walter Burnett |
| 47th Ward, Eugene Schulter | 28th Ward, Ed Smith |
| 48th Ward, Mary Ann Smith | 32nd Ward, Scott Waguespack |
| 50th Ward, Bernard Stone | 34th Ward, Carrie Austin |
| 35th Ward, Rey Colon | |
| 37th Ward, Emma Mitts | |
| 42nd Ward, Brendan Reilly | |
| 44th Ward, Thomas Tunney | |
| 46th Ward, Helen Shiller | |
| 49th Ward, Joe Moore |
Legislation Opposed and Supported
We hope that our active and retired members take the time to review our recommendations relative to the below listed Bills. These bills will be affecting the Chicago Police Pension fund as well as other pension funds. The bills will have a direct impact on our retirees and the plans of active duty personnel anticipating retiring in the near future.
SB 1169—Sen. Jacqueline Collins OPPOSE
This bill replaces the Sudan bill which was overturned in the federal court as being un-constitutional. This bill still handicaps the pension system, and has already been approved by the Senate 54-2. In it now in the House awaiting its vote. You are urged to contact your Representative, Michael Madigan, and Gov. Blogovich requesting them NOT to support this bill.
SB 1166—Sen. Jacqueline Collins & Sen. Kwame Raoul OPPOSE
This bill attempts to consolidate small local pension funds into one state fund, controlled by a state board. This bill was submitted after Sen. Collin’s Sudan bill was overturned in Federal court. The action in Federal court was supported by many of the small local pension funds that will be affected by this bill. Contact your Senator requesting them NOT to support this bill.
SB 750—Sen. Rev. James Meeks OPPOSE
This bill is being described as a property tax and school funding bill. Buried in this bill is the fact that all pensions in the State will be taxed including your police pension. The income tax rate for individuals will be increased from 3% to 4%. While it is necessary to change the way our schools are funded, and our property taxes should be reduced, it should not be done by taking the money out of the pockets of our seniors and their pensions. There is nothing to show that the reduction in property taxes will not be absorbed by the tax on your pension. It is important that you contact both your senator and representative requesting them not to support this bill.
SB 1734—Sen. John Cullerton OPPOSE Voted on and DEFEATED
This bill attempts to circumvent the authority of the unions and the contracts that have been negotiated. This bill should not be passed.
SB—645 & HB—930—Sen. Martinez & Rep. Joyce
Retire at the average of your last three years instead of four years.
SB—1506 & HB—1445 Sen. DeLeo & Rep. McAuliffe
Provides for a handicap child after the age of 18 years.
SB—1748 & HB—932 Sen. Martinez & Rep. Joyce
Raises the multiplier for the City from 2.0% to 2.26 %
SB—1196 & HB—970 Sen. DeLeo & Rep. McAuliffe
Raises your pension benefits at retirement. Police $1050 to $1250 & Widows $1000 to $1200.
BILLS SUPPORTED BY THE STATE PB&PA
| HB—3519 | LRB—29786 | LRB—29808 | LRB—29934 |
| LRB—30071 | LRB—29936 | LRB—29938 | LRB—29941 |
| LRB—29943 | LRB—29946 | LRB—29947 | LRB—29948 |
| LRB—29950 | LRB—30069 |
You can get information on any of these bills by going to www.ilga.gov.