Allows Christopher Strattner, a retired police officer, to serve as chief of police for the town of Fishkill police department without diminution of retirement…

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Robert Rolison says this is needed

The Town of Fishkill seeks to employ Christopher Strattner as its Chief of Police based on his extensive experience, leadership, and qualifica- tions in law enforcement. However, current provisions of the Retirement and Social Security Law would result in a reduction or suspension of his retirement benefits due to post-retirement public employment. This legislation provides a narrow, individual exemption to allow Mr. Stratt- ner to serve in this critical leadership role without financial penalty. This also recognizes the additional hours that a Chief must put into the job. The bill ensures continuity of experienced leadership within the department while addressing recruitment challenges for highly qualified candidates for such a demanding position.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.