[Mpls] Chief Forte

[David Brauer]

Booker writes:

 > The Tribune article left out several key points which is  normal for 
them.
> Why wouldn’t Chief Forte be allowed to remain as fire chief and be 
> switched to the new plan? My sources tell me that when he takes his 
> new job that he will enter the city’s newer pension plan vested. Why 
> is that?

I think the Strib was pretty clear. Pensions are governed by pretty 
strict eligibility standards. If you were hired before a certain date, 
you're in one plan. After that, another.

Forte wasn't in the most lucrative plan. That's why he felt he HAD to 
move, either elsewhere in the city or to another plan. No conspiracy 
here - just by-the-book pension rules.

I'll leave the questions/insinuations about his successor for more 
knowledgeable people.

David Brauer
Kingfield