The District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB) has commenced an Election for the Active Teacher, Active Firefighter, and Retired Police Officer Trustee. The election schedule is as follows:
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Notice of Election, Request for Nominations, and Statement of Candidacy Forms Mailed and Available |
September 6, 2024 |
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Statement of Candidacy Forms Due to Election Official by 5 pm ET |
October 4, 2024 |
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Election Official Sends Eligibility or Ineligibility Letter to Stand for Election |
October 21, 2024 |
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Drawing of Lots for Placement on Election Ballot (may be attended by Candidates ONLY) |
November 05, 2024 |
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Election Ballots Mailed and Available, Voting Opens |
November 13, 2024 |
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Last Day to Submit Election Ballots to Election Official by 5 pm ET |
December 13, 2024 |
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Ballot Counting and Onsite Verification |
December 16, 2024 |
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Certification of Election Results by the Board |
December 19, 2024* |
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Election Results Published in the DC Register |
January 3, 2025* |
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Any Challenges to Election Must be Submitted in Writing to DCRB |
January 10, 2025* |
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Election Results are Final |
February 10, 2025* |
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Trustee Term Begins |
January 28, 2025 |
*Dates are subject to change.
An Active Teacher is defined in the DCRB Election Rules as follows:
An "active teacher" who is an employee of District of Columbia Public Schools ("DCPS") in a salary class position ET 1-15 or an employee of a District of Columbia public charter school who is an active member of the District of Columbia Teachers' Retirement Plan ("Teachers' Plan").
An Active Firefighter is defined in the DCRB Election Rules as follows:
An "active firefighter" who is a sworn member or officer of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department ("FEMS").
An Retired Police Officer is defined in the DCRB Election Rules as follows:
A "retired police officer" who has retired from MPD under the provisions of the Police Officers & Firefighters' Plan ("Police Officers & Firefighters' Plan").
DCRB has retained YesElections, Inc. to conduct this election. Any communications you may receive from this vendor are legitimate. If you do not receive a ballot or if you have any inquiries regarding the election, please contact the YesElections, Inc. on their toll-free number at (877) 466-7875 or via email at [email protected].