RPEA Advocacy: RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito testified before the Joint Fiscal Committees of the State Legislature 

On February 25, 2026, RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito testified in front of the Joint Fiscal Committees to advocate for RPEA legislative priorities.

“Today, I speak on behalf of more than 500,000 New York State and local government retirees whose affordability and benefit security are directly impacted by this budget. RPEA’s mission is to protect and enhance the pension, healthcare, and other benefits public servants earned after decades of dedicated service. This year, our legislative priorities center on one overriding concern: retirement affordability and benefit security. “

To watch the Budget Hearing, click here.

To read RPEA’s written testimony, click here.