The Berkeley study makes it clear: Public pensions are part of the solution for the equity problem in Marin.

Public pensions support race and gender equity in Marin County, according to a new study from the University of California at Berkeley.

“Our research shows that pension costs for public employees in Marin County are either declining or near their peak, and that public employers can anticipate lower rates in the near future,” said Nari Rhee, director of the retirement security program at the center.

A recent report by Nari Rhee provides policymakers and the public with an informed and objective analysis about defined benefit pensions for teachers, nurses, firefighters and other workers who provide essential public services to the residents of Marin County.