Pension Benefits Coordinator for three years and saw up close
why the PBA Board of Delegates decided to endorse him as the
union’s PFRS Trustee candidate.
“Kevin’s strongest suit is not only his incredible breadth of
knowledge but that he has the all the resources of the PBA available to him,” Colligan stated. “I’ve seen a lot of what some of
the other candidates have posted, and it’s apparent they don’t
have the understanding of the way the pension system works
like Kevin does. With his broad base of knowledge of pensions
and healthcare, it is a natural fit for Kevin to move into that position.”
Now, it’s reasonable for members to expect the PBA leadership and colleagues to have such praise for Kevin, even though
his experience and credibility stand on its own. So let’s go outside the PBA to get some perspective.
On Oct. 12, the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) endorsed Lyons to be Retired Members Representative to the PFRS Board of Trustees. The FMBA
Active Retiree Local 500 also cast an endorsement for Lyons.
So what did the other major public safety labor union to be
impacted by PFRS see in Lyons?
“We have worked with Kevin closely on the State Health Benefits Design Committee, and we know how hard he works and
we know his work ethic,” FMBA President Ed Donnelly commented. “When he jumps into something, he jumps in with
both feet. We know he is the right man for the job, and we look
forward to having that voice on the PFRS Trustee Board.”
Now you vote for him
This is the part of the story in which reviewing Lyons’ resume
would be in order. But most readers probably reviewed that on
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