Category: Board News

LAFPP congratulates Commissioner Kenneth E. Buzzell, the Fire Department Retired Member-elect, on his re-election to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (Board)! Commissioner Buzzell’s current term expires on June 30, 2025 and, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 23.103.2, the Board authorized the City Clerk’s Election Division to conduct an election on March 12, 2025.  Commissioner Buzzell received 88.47% of the votes cast and is re-elected to another five-year term beginning July 1, 2025.  Commissioner Buzzell will be sworn in before the end of his current term to continue fulfilling his fiduciary responsibilities as a Board member.

For a current list of Commissioners, please view the Board Directory. Inquiries regarding the results of the election can be directed to LAFPP’s Administrative Services and Human Resources Section at (213) 279-3080.

LAFPP congratulates Commissioner Brian J. Churchill, the Police Department Employee Member-elect, on his re-election to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (Board)! Commissioner Churchill’s current term expires on June 30, 2025 and, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 23.102.2, the Board authorized the City Clerk’s Election Division to conduct an election on February 26, 2025.  Commissioner Churchill received 88.462% of the votes cast and is re-elected to another five-year term beginning July 1, 2025.  Commissioner Churchill will be sworn in before the end of his current term to continue fulfilling his fiduciary responsibilities as a Board member.

For a current list of Commissioners, please view the Board Directory. Inquiries regarding the results of the election can be directed to LAFPP’s Administrative Services and Human Resources Section at (213) 279-3080.

Each year in July, the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners elects its Officers of the Board to serve one-year terms. On July 18, 2024, the Board elected Garrett W. Zimmon as President and Andrea Ambriz as Vice President.

As President, Commissioner Garrett W. Zimmon will exercise the following duties:

• Approve the Board agenda; preside at all Board meetings, ensure that meetings are conducted in an efficient manner and in accordance with the City Charter and Administrative Code, applicable public meeting laws, and relevant Board policies.
• Determine who will act as spokesperson for the System should the need arise; and,
• Approve the travel expenses incurred by the General Manager and the Board.

As Vice President, Commissioner Andrea Ambriz will assume the duties of the Board President when the President is absent or if the President should delegate the Vice President to act. The Vice President will also assume the duties of the President if the President becomes unable to carry out their duties.

Congratulations to Commissioners Garrett W. Zimmon and Andrea Ambriz as they begin their new roles with the Board!

LAFPP congratulates Garrett W. Zimmon, the Police Department Retired Member-elect, on his re-election to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners! Mr. Zimmon will be sworn in before the end of June 2024 to continue to fulfill his fiduciary responsibilities as a Board member beginning July 1, 2024.

Commissioner Zimmon’s term on the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (Board) as the Police Department Retired Member is set to expire on June 30, 2024. In accordance with Section 23.103.2(b) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, the Board authorized the Office of the City Clerk to conduct an election on Friday, February 23, 2024. The candidate receiving a majority of all votes cast (at least 50% plus one vote) is then declared elected as the Police Department Retired Member of the Board.

Commissioner Zimmon received 91.87% of the vote, a majority, and as such is elected to serve the term of the Police Department Retired Member of the Board beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. Congratulations Commissioner Zimmon!

For a current list of Commissioners, please view the Board Directory. If you have any questions concerning the election results, please contact LAFPP’s Administrative Services Section at (213) 279-3080.

ELECTION NOTIFICATION

An Election to select the Fire Department Retired Member of the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (Board) is scheduled on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The candidate elected will serve the term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030. 

BOARD MEMBER DUTIES – The Board exercises the prudent person standard in the discharge of its duties. It has sole and exclusive fiduciary responsibility to administer the Fire and Police Pension System (System) and its assets; has the authority to set and adopt investment policies for over $33.37 billion in fund assets (unaudited as of September 30, 2024); and has the duty to establish actuarial assumptions and adopt rules and regulations necessary to administer the System. 

Preparation for regular and special meetings requires an individual to commit hours of advanced reading of Board Reports and disability cases. The Board normally meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 8:30 a.m. (PT). Most meetings are from three to four hours in duration. Regular in-person attendance at Board meetings is required.  

ELECTION PROCESS – Only retired, sworn Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) members of the System are eligible to run and vote for this Board seat. Members who are interested in becoming a candidate are required to complete and submit the Notice of Intent form which was mailed with the Election Notification. Signature gathering by eligible members is not required to run as a candidate. 

Along with the Notice of Intent, the candidate has the option to submit an Occupational Ballot Designation and a typewritten Statement of Qualifications. The Occupational Ballot Designation will be printed under the candidate’s name and should consist of three words to describe the following: (A) the current principal profession, vocation or occupation of the candidate, or (B) the principal profession, vocation or occupation of the candidate during the last calendar year immediately before the filing of the Notice of Intent to become a candidate. The Statement of Qualifications may include information on education, work experience, years of service, date of retirement, and other relevant qualifications and shall not exceed 300 words in length. Any words beyond the 300-word limit will not be printed. 

Starting at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on Monday, December 30, 2024, candidates who wish to qualify for the ballot are required to provide the following documents: 1) Notice of Intent; 2) Occupational Ballot Designation (Optional); and 3) Statement of Qualifications (Optional). The three (3) approved methods of submittal are detailed below. Documents received any other way will NOT be accepted. 

1. Hand Delivery: Candidates may hand deliver the completed forms by visiting the Office of the City Clerk – Election Division (Election Division) at Piper Technical Center, 555 Ramirez Street, Space 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012. 

2. Mail: Candidates may submit the completed forms via U.S. Postal Service using the postage-paid envelope provided along with Election Notification. 

3. Email: Candidates may submit the completed forms via email to Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org. 

The completed Notice of Intent must be received by the Election Division by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, January 10, 2025. 

Eligible voters will receive a ballot in the mail. Voters may choose to return their ballot via mail or may deposit it at the drop box located at the Election Division. Ballots received any other way will NOT be accepted. All completed ballots must be received by the Election Division by 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 to be counted. 

Retired, sworn members of LAFD who become eligible within 30 calendar days prior to the Election and wish to vote in the Election should obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (Certificate) from the Department of Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP). LAFPP is located at 701 E. Third Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on Monday, March 3, 2025, after securing a Certificate, the newly eligible voter may present themselves in person at the Election Division and receive a ballot. 

The ballots will be tallied on Friday, March 14, 2025, in the presence of candidates and their designated observers. To request the livestream of the tally please email Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org. The Election Division will furnish to the Board the official certified results of the election within 14 days after the date of election. In the event that no candidate receives a majority of all votes cast in the initial election, a runoff election shall be conducted on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, for the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes.  

QUESTIONS – Inquiries regarding the election process may be directed to the Election Division at       (213) 978-0444 or by email at Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org. Inquiries may also be directed to the Administrative Services and Human Resources Section of the Department of Fire and Police Pensions at (213) 279-3080. 

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01/17/2025 UPDATE:

To All Retired (not including DROP), Sworn Fire Department Members

We extend our deepest sympathies and solidarity to all those affected by the unprecedented wildfires impacting the City and County of Los Angeles. We recognize the challenges you may be facing and want to ensure that you are still able to participate in the 2025 Election for the Fire Department Retired Member of the Board, even if your personal residence has been impacted.

Beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025, if you require a replacement ballot, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk – Election Division through any of the following methods:

• Phone: (213) 978-0444

• Email: Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org

• In-Person: 555 Ramirez St., Space 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012,

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)

The Election Division will provide you with an Affidavit of Loss/Non-Receipt to complete. Once the Election Division receives the completed Affidavit back – by email, mail, or in-person – they will confirm your eligibility to participate, and you will be issued a replacement ballot. Your replacement ballot can be picked up in-person from the Election Division or mailed to you via U.S. Postal Service to an alternate address. You will also receive a Business Reply Envelope, and an Identification Envelope.

Place the completed Identification Envelope with the voted ballot enclosed into the Business Reply Envelope and deposit in any U.S. Postal Service mailbox. Alternatively, you can provide Election Division the ballot in-person by use of the drop box or mail slot at their office. All ballots must be received by the Election Division no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

LAFPP remains committed to supporting you during this difficult time and ensuring your voice is heard in this important election.

ELECTION NOTIFICATION

An Election to select the Police Department Employee Member of the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (Board) is scheduled on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The candidate elected will serve the term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030.

BOARD MEMBER DUTIES – The Board exercises the prudent person standard in the discharge of its duties. It has sole and exclusive fiduciary responsibility to administer the Fire and Police Pension System (System) and its assets; has the authority to set and adopt investment policies for over $33.43 billion in fund assets (unaudited as of September 30, 2024); and has the duty to establish actuarial assumptions and adopt rules and regulations necessary to administer the System.

Preparation for regular and special meetings requires an individual to commit hours of advanced reading of Board Reports and disability cases. The Board normally meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 8:30 a.m. (PT). Most meetings are from three to four hours in duration. Regular in-person attendance at Board meetings is required.

ELECTION PROCESS – Only active, sworn Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) members of the System are eligible to run and vote for this Board seat. Members who are interested in becoming a candidate are required to complete and submit the Notice of Intent form which was mailed with the Election Notification. Signature gathering by eligible members is not required to run as a candidate.

Along with the Notice of Intent, the candidate has the option to submit an Occupational Ballot Designation and a typewritten Statement of Qualifications.  The Occupational Ballot Designation will be printed under the candidate’s name and shall consist of three words to describe the following: (A) the current principal profession, vocation or occupation of the candidate, or (B) the principal profession, vocation or occupation of the candidate during the last calendar year immediately before the filing of the Notice of Intent to become a candidate. The Statement of Qualifications may include information on education, work experience, years of service, and other relevant qualifications and shall not exceed 300 words in length. Any words beyond the 300-word limit will not be printed.

Starting at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on Friday, December 13, 2024, candidates who wish to qualify for the ballot are required to provide the following documents: 1) Notice of Intent; 2) Occupational Ballot Designation (Optional); and 3) Statement of Qualifications (Optional). The three (3) approved methods of submittal are detailed below. Documents received any other way will NOT be accepted.

1. Hand-Delivery: Candidates may hand deliver the completed forms by visiting the Office of the City Clerk – Election Division (Election Division), at Piper Technical Center, 555 Ramirez Street, Space 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

2. Mail: Candidates may submit the completed forms via U.S. Postal Service using the postage-paid envelope provided along with the Election Notification.

3. Email: Candidates may submit the completed forms via email to Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org.

The completed Notice of Intent must be received by the Election Division by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Eligible voters will receive a ballot in the mail. Voters may choose to return their ballot via mail or may deposit it at the drop box located at the Election Division. Ballots received any other way will NOT be accepted. All completed ballots must be received by the Election Division by 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 to be counted.

Active, sworn members of LAPD who become eligible within 30 calendar days prior to the Election and wish to vote in the Election should obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (Certificate) from the Personnel Department. Newly eligible members may request an appointment with the Personnel Department to obtain the Certificate by emailing Per.PersonnelServices@lacity.org with the subject line “Request for COE 2025.” The Certificate will be provided to eligible members via secure email. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on Friday, February 14, 2025, after securing a Certificate, the newly eligible voter may present themselves in person at the Election Division and receive a ballot.

The ballots will be tallied at the Election Division on Friday, February 28, 2025, in the presence of candidates and their designated observers. To request the livestream of the tally please email Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org. The Election Division will furnish to the Board the official certified results of the election within 14 days after the date of election. In the event that no candidate receives a majority of all votes cast in the initial election, a runoff election shall be conducted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, for the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes.

QUESTIONS – Inquiries regarding the election process may be directed to the Election Division at (213) 978-0444 or by email at Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org. Inquiries may also be directed to the Administrative Services and Human Resources Section of the Department of Fire and Police Pensions at (213) 279-3080.

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01/17/2025 UPDATE

To All Active (Including DROP), Sworn Police Department Members

We extend our deepest sympathies and solidarity to all those affected by the unprecedented wildfires impacting the City and County of Los Angeles. We recognize the challenges you may be facing and want to ensure that you are still able to participate in the 2025 Election for the Police Department Employee Member of the Board, even if your personal residence has been impacted.

Beginning Monday, February 3, 2025, if you require a replacement ballot, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk – Election Division through any of the following methods:

• Phone: (213) 978-0444
• Email: Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org

• In-Person: 555 Ramirez St., Space 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012,

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)

The Election Division will provide you with an Affidavit of Loss/Non-Receipt to complete. Once the Election Division receives the completed Affidavit back – by email, mail, or in-person – they will confirm your eligibility to participate, and you will be issued a replacement ballot. Your replacement ballot can be picked up in-person from the Election Division or mailed to you via U.S. Postal Service to an alternate address. You will also receive a Business Reply Envelope, and an Identification Envelope.

Place the completed Identification Envelope with the voted ballot enclosed into the Business Reply Envelope and deposit in any U.S. Postal Service mailbox. Alternatively, you can provide Election Division the ballot in-person by use of the drop box or mail slot at their office. All ballots must be received by the Election Division no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

LAFPP remains committed to supporting you during this difficult time and ensuring your voice is heard in this important election.

ELECTION NOTIFICATION

An election to select the Police Department Retired Member of the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (Board) is scheduled on February 23, 2024. The candidate elected will serve the term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029.

BOARD MEMBER DUTIES – The Board exercises the prudent person standard in the discharge of its duties. It has sole and exclusive fiduciary responsibility to administer the Fire and Police Pension System (System) and its assets; has the authority to set and adopt investment policies for over $29 billion in fund assets; and has the duty to establish actuarial assumptions and adopt rules and regulations necessary to administer the System.

Preparation for regular and special meetings requires an individual to commit hours of advanced reading of Board Reports and disability cases. The Board normally meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 8:30 a.m. (PT). Most meetings are from three to four hours.

ELECTION PROCESS – Only retired, sworn Los Angeles Police Department members of the System are eligible to run and vote for this Board seat.  Members who are interested in becoming a candidate are required to complete and submit the attached Notice of Intent form which was mailed with this Election Notification. Signature gathering by eligible members is not required to run as a candidate.

Along with the Notice of Intent, the candidate has the option to submit an Occupational Ballot Designation and a typewritten Statement of Qualifications. The Occupational Ballot Designation will be printed under the candidate’s name and should consist of three words to describe the following: (A) the current principal profession, vocation or occupation of the candidate, or (B) the principal profession, vocation or occupation of the candidate during the last calendar year immediately before the filing of the Notice of Intent to become a candidate. The Statement of Qualifications may include information on education, work experience, years of service, date of retirement, and other relevant qualifications and shall not exceed 300 words in length.

Starting at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on December 13, 2023, candidates who wish to qualify for the ballot are required to provide the following documents: 1) Notice of Intent; 2) Occupational Ballot Designation (optional); and 3) Statement of Qualifications for Office (optional). The three (3) approved methods of submittal are detailed below. Documents received any other way will NOT be accepted.

1. Hand Delivery: Candidates may hand deliver the completed forms by visiting the Office of the City Clerk – Election Division (Election Division) at Piper Technical Center, 555 Ramirez Street, Space 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
2. Mail: Candidates may submit the completed forms via U.S. Postal Service using the paid-postage envelope provided along with this Election Notification.
3. Email: Candidates may submit the completed forms via email to Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org.

The completed Notice of Intent must be received by the Election Division by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. (PT) on December 22, 2023.

Eligible voters will receive a ballot in the mail. Voters may choose to return their ballot via mail or may deposit it at the drop box located at the Election Division. Ballots received any other way will NOT be accepted. All completed ballots must be received by the Election Division by 5:00 p.m. (PT) on February 23, 2024 to be counted.

Sworn, retired members of the Los Angeles Police Department who become eligible within 30 days prior to the Election and wish to vote in the Election should obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (Certificate) from the Department of Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP). LAFPP is located at 701 E. Third Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on February 13, 2024, after securing a Certificate, the newly eligible voter may present themselves in person at the Election Division and receive a ballot.

The ballots will be tallied on February 27, 2024 in the presence of the observers designated by each candidate. The Election Division will furnish to the Board the official certified results of the election within 14 days after the date of election. In the event that no candidate receives a majority of all votes cast in the initial election, a runoff election shall be conducted on Friday, April 19, 2024 for the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes.

QUESTIONS – Inquiries regarding the election process may be directed to the Election Division at (213) 978-0444 or by email at Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org. Inquiries may also be directed to the Administrative Services Section of the Department of Fire and Police Pensions at (213) 279-3080.

Effective May 2, 2023, Raul Perez was appointed by Mayor Karen Bass and confirmed by the City Council to serve the remaining term ending June 30, 2023, for the seat vacated by former Commissioner Megan M. Hernandez. This is Commissioner Perez’s second appointment to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners. Commissioner Perez was first appointed by former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and served on the Board between September 2009 and April 2013.

Congratulations, Commissioner Perez!

An election to select the Police Department Retired Member of the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (Board) is scheduled on February 23, 2024. The candidate elected will serve the term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029.

Only retired, sworn Los Angeles Police Department members of the System are eligible to run and vote for this Board seat. Retired, sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department who become eligible within 30 days prior to the Election and wish to vote in the Election should obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (Certificate) from the Department of Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP).  LAFPP is located at 701 E. Third Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on February 13, 2024, after securing a Certificate, the newly eligible voter may present themselves in person at the Office of the City Clerk – Election Division and receive a ballot.

All completed ballots must be received by the Office of the City Clerk Election Division by 5:00 p.m. (PT) on February 23, 2024 to be counted. Inquiries regarding the election process may be directed to the Office of the City Clerk – Election Division at (213) 978-0444 or by email at Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org. Inquiries may also be directed to the Administrative Services Section of the Department of Fire and Police Pensions at (213) 279-3080. The Election Calendar will be available at the end of November.

Effective August 30, 2024, Nanxi Liu was appointed by Mayor Karen Bass and confirmed by the City Council to serve a five-year term ending June 30, 2029. Commissioner Liu will fill the vacancy created by the departure of former commissioner Sumi Parekh. This is Commissioner Liu’s first appointment to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners.  

Welcome, Commissioner Liu!