David Perez Recognized for Decade+ Service to SAFPPA

A Heartfelt Thank You to David Perez!

SAFPPA expressed its deepest gratitude to retired SAFD firefighter David Perez for his dedicated service to the San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners Association as the Corresponding Secretary for Firefighters from November 2014 to January 2025.

David’s commitment and tireless efforts have made a significant impact on our organization, and his contributions have been invaluable. In recognition of his outstanding service, the Board presented him with a memento of its appreciation for his service.

SAFPPA Board President Charlie Ricketts appreciatively presented David Perez with a plaque of recognition at the February 11 meeting of members.

WEP and GPO Repealed, Now What Do You Do? — Special Guest for Regular Member Meeting on Tuesday February 11

We are pleased to announce our upcoming regular member meeting on Tuesday, February 11. You won’t want to miss this one!!!!!

This meeting will feature a special guest speaker on Social Security, addressing important topics related to the recent Social Security Fairness Act passed by Congress and President Biden which repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. Our agenda is here.

Key Topics our speaker will address:

  • Elimination of the WEP & GPO: What does this mean for you?
  • The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) has dealt with your own benefits, and many of you have seen reduced benefits because of it.
  • The Government Pension Offset (GPO) affects Spousal Benefits, and many, if not all, of you have seen no spousal benefits due to it.

Questions to Consider, which our Speaker will address:

  • Are you better off claiming on your own record or spousal benefits (married, divorced, widowed)?
  • What options are now available to you following these changes?

For the past 7 years, the San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund has had Dave P. Zander speak to many retiring members about Social Security and how it fits into the retirement planning process. Come hear David P. Zander from Back 9 Financial speak on these issues at our Monthly Meeting.

Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: SAFPPF HQ

We hope everyone will attend this important event to understand the impact of these changes on your retirement planning. Check out last year’s event for firefighters here.

Stay informed and see you there!


Pension Fund Ratifies COLA per the Plan Document

On Tuesday January 28, the San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees ratified the issuance of a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 according to the plan document. This adjustment will correlate with the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).

This decision helps our members’ benefits keep pace with inflation and the rising cost of living. We believe this adjustment will provide much-needed support and stability for our retirees. Increases for the three tiers of SAFPPA members are noted below.

Swearing-In Ceremony of 2025 Officers

The SAFPPA swore in officers for the Executive Board at its January 14 members’ meeting, including Bart Moczygemba, Vice President; Michael Trainer, Recording Secretary; James Baer, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Melissa Vinson, Corresponding Secretary – Fire.

All positions were filled by Acclamation at the October 2024 meeting of the Members.