Miami's City Commission has decided to reinstate lifetime pensions for part-time elected officials, a program that had been paused since the 2009 financial crisis.
Commissioner Damian Pardo expressed concern about the decision, describing it as 'self-dealing' but indicated he would still enroll in the program, stating, 'I work as hard as everybody else.'
Chairwoman Christine King, after the vote, confirmed her intention to opt into the pension program, which allows officials to receive benefits after their seventh year in office.
Commissioner Manolo Reyes, the only one to oppose the measure, reiterated his campaign promise to residents that he would not accept a pension, emphasizing his commitment to accountability.
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