Content current as of 10/23/26
Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System (TERS)
The Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System (TERS) is a defined benefit plan covering employees of the City of Tacoma and other Member Public Agencies. It is funded by employee and employer contributions, as well as investment returns.
Announcements
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- Public Disclosure Request Notification- The City’s Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System has received a public records request for (the most recent EXISTING electronic current-payee pension record for TERS members receiving their own SERVICE-retirement benefit from a completed regular payment cycle after the July 2026 COLA), for which we have responsive records. Under state law (RCW 42.56, the Public Records Act), the City is obligated to produce public records in response to such requests. There are certain cases in which exemptions apply, and certain documents can be withheld or redacted. However, the City is not aware of any applicable statute that would exempt any portion of these documents from disclosure. Therefore, it is our intent to provide these records. If you have concerns about disclosure of items in this request other than those listed above, you or your union have the right to seek an injunction under RCW 42.56.540 * to request a court for an order to prevent the City from releasing the non-exempt portions of the records.  Please note that the exemptions available to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual abuse, stalking, or criminal harassment who have a current sworn statement on file with HR, or who are participants in the state’s address confidentiality program are entitled to additional redactions beyond those applicable to all employees.
- TERS Board Meeting Cancellation- The Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System Board of Administration meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00 am. For more information, please visit tacoma.gov/notices.
- July 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) Notice – Annual COLAs for TERS are granted in July to all members who retired on or before July 1 of the preceding year. For more information, please contact our office or view the Cost-of-Living Adjustments Letter.
- Retirement Board Elections –Please contact the City Clerk’s Office for results or questions about elections.
Contact Information: City Clerk’s Office Phone: (253) 591-5505 Email: cityclerk@tacoma.gov.
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Whether you are retired, a current employee, or a deferred member, this section provides essential resources and updates tailored to your status. Stay informed on benefits, policies, and important updates.