The DC Retirement Board (DCRB) has commenced the 2010 Active Police Officer election process. The election schedule is as follows:
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Nomination of Candidate for Trustee form mailed |
September 7, 2010 |
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Nomination of Candidate for Trustee form to be returned |
September 27, 2010 |
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Drawing of Lots (Placement on Ballot) Candidates ONLY |
October 19, 2010 |
| Ballots mailed | October 22, 2010 |
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Deadline for ballots to be returned and last day to vote via telephone |
December 13, 2010 |
| Certification of results | December 16, 2010 |
| Challenges to election filed with Board | January 4 - January 24, 2011 |
| Election results are final | January 25, 2011 |
| Elected Active Police Officer term begins | January 28, 2011 |
Active Police Officers, as defined in the DCRB Election Rules (download below), includes a member or officer of the Metropolitan Police force who is a participant in the program for Police and Firefighters Retirement and Disability. Cadets are not permitted to cast votes or be nominated for this position. Active Police Officers can vote either by mail ballot or via telephone. The instructions to vote via telephone will be mailed with the ballot and ballot instructions.
If you do not receive a ballot or if you have any inquiries regarding the Active Police Officer election, please contact the DC Retirement Board at (202) 343-3200.
Please download the official Ballot Instructions below.
Update 10/15/10: The candidates will appear in the following order on the ballot:
(1) Darrick Ross
(2) Terry Whitfield
Update 11/1/10: The candidate statements have been released. Please view them below, or follow the links on each candidate's name to see a pdf of their statement:
Darrick O. Ross: "As current Chairman of the District of Columbia Retirement Board during the last two years of global, economical downturn, trustees, staff and I have successfully managed our Fund, making the portfolio fully funded and safe for our retirment. I would be honored to continue serving us in this capacity."
Terry Whitfield: "I will assure tranparency when applicable to our members. I have more than thirteen (13) years experience serving members of the FOP/MPD Labor Committee. I will to you bring good character, honesty, and integrity."
