OPEB retiree healthcare liabilities
Summary
The city owes about $70 million in promised retiree healthcare with roughly half pre-funded — a $35.2 million gap. The plan is funded at about average for California cities, and costs will keep rising for at least a decade before declining.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $35.2 million unfunded, with the city contributing about $4.7 million annually toward the obligation.
Current and future retirees keep their promised healthcare benefits.
Taxpayers ultimately shoulder the unfunded portion, constraining funds available for services and capital projects.
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