Reforming Public Pensions to Protect Public Services

Americans rely on local public services to make their cities cleaner, safer, and more efficient. But, overspending on pensions and healthcare for public workers and retirees crowds out funding for vital services.

31 percent of New York City’s 2013 budget went to pensions, healthcare, and “fringe” benefits for public workers and retirees.

19 percent of the budget went to public services such as libraries, police, firefighters, transportation, and parks. 

Tune in on Thursday, October 24 at 9:55 AM EST for a Manhattan Institute, Public Sector Inc., and RealClearPolitics sponsored event: #SaveOurCities – Reforming Public Pensions to Protect Public Services https://www.publicsectorinc.org/2013/10/saveourcities/.