To the elected members, I encourage you to continue the struggle to implement reforms at STRS. To the appointed members, I encourage you to take the message to the person that appointed you to increase funding for STRS.

ORTA recognizes that the work of the STRS board has been severely restricted by political forces. The democratically elected members of this board have struggled against political forces to provide some restoration of promised benefits. Your efforts are appreciated. ORTA’s goals include support for the continuation of an elected board.

This spring, an election for one retired seat on the STRS board will take place. ORTA is assisting Liz Jones in collecting signatures to qualify her for the ballot for this spring’s election to be held in late April and early May.