LA Measure B Results 2013: Police Pension Plan Proposal Passes (LIVE UPDATES)

LA voters appeared to be in favor of Measure B, a proposal to allow Department of General Services (GSD) police personnel who transfer to the LAPD, to transfer their retirement credit from the city's civilian plan to the generous fire and police pension plan.

The measure stated that such transfers would be cost neutral to the city, "with any additional costs to be paid by the police personnel who choose to switch retirement plans."

The polls closed at 8 p.m. With 90 percent of votes counted, the measure gained 58 percent of votes. Forty-two percent of voters rejected the measure.

GSD police personnel patrol city buildings and facilities. In 2012, the city approved the consolidation of GSD police officers into the LAPD. The consolidation should be completed in 2013.

Proponents, including mayoral candidates Councilman Eric Garcetti and Controller Wendy Greuel, argued it is fair and efficient for officers transferred to the LAPD to have the same benefits as other members of the plan.

Opponents, including mayoral candidate Emanuel Pleitez, argued that police pensions are a significant contributing factor to the city's budget deficit and that there is no way to guarantee that this measure would not add to the problem.

The League of Women Voters was neutral on the measure, saying the proposal seemed reasonable but could cost the cash-strapped city money it doesn't have. The LA Times did not take a stance.

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