Mike Hebel

On Friday, October 17, 2014, a funeral service was held at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary on Westlake Avenue in Daly City. It was the last opportunity for friends of Gerald (Jerry) Crowley to pay last respects to the one person most responsible for establishing the foundation of the current POA as a powerful and respected labor organization in San Francisco, with influence spreading throughout California.

RETIREMENT BOARD ELECTION

By Mike Hebel
POA Welfare Officer

SOCIAL SECURITY SOLVENCY

Q.  Mike, I retired almost six years ago from the SFPD and now have just applied for my monthly social security benefit.  While I know that it will be small especially compared to my police pension, it will allow me to provide some financial assistance to help educate my grandchildren.  Can I really count on receiving those monthly checks?

By Mike Hebel
POA Welfare Officer

BASIC COLA APPROVED FOR 2011-2012

Q.  Mike, in a recent issue of the POA Journal you wrote that the Retirement Board would determine, at its March meeting, if a basic 2% cola would be paid for fiscal year 2011-2012.  What happened?