Celebrating 75 Years!
On July 9, 2019, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors presented SamCERA with a resolution in recognition of our 75th anniversary.

(pictured left to right: Supervisor Dave Pine, SamCERA CEO Scott Hood, Supervisor Carole Groom, San Mateo County Treasurer/SamCERA Board President Sandie Arnott, Supervisor Don Horsley, Supervisor Warren Slocum, and Supervisor David Canepa.)

SamCERA was founded on July 1, 1944 by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, and for the past 75 years, we have remained dedicated to serve as loyal fiduciary for our members and as prudent administrator of the retirement system.

Retirement Board Agenda

Agenda and Agenda Packet

The Board of Retirement meets regularly at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. The schedule of Board meetings is available here.

Board meeting materials will be available on the Wednesday prior to Board Meeting Day. Agenda packets and agendas are posted here.

Upcoming Dates

Event December 9, 2019 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Investing 101

Course Information

Location: 455 County Center – Room 101, Redwood City, CA 94063

Gain a basic level of knowledge on investments and investing strategies, enabling them to build and better manage an investment portfolio.

Highlights:

Event December 12, 2019 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Understanding Stocks, Bonds and the Markets

Course Information

Location: 455 County Center – Room 101, Redwood City, CA 94063

Develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of stocks and bonds. In addition, this course will help to simplify the terminology and jargon used by the financial industry.

Highlights:

Event December 25, 2017December 25, 2018December 25, 2019December 25, 2020

Are you getting ready to retire?
There are some important things inactive members should know about retirement

Learn more about your COLA
Get this year's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), plus find out how COLA is calculated

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Celebrating 75 Years!
On July 9, 2019, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors presented SamCERA with a resolution in recognition of our 75th anniversary.

2019 SamCERA Board of Retirement Election Results
Congratulations to Al David, Paul Hackleman, and Alma Salas.

2019-20 Contribution Rates
SamCERA has updated its contribution rates for members and employers, effective July 14, 2019.

Performance Pulse – December 2018
Read the December 2018 issue of the Performance Pulse, a semi-annual summary of SamCERA’s investment performance.

Important Information for Retirees in 2019
Changes to taxes and health plan premiums in 2019 could mean that you see a change in your monthly pension benefit in January.

COLA Increase for 2019
At its January 29, 2019 meeting, the Board of Retirement approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for most retirees and beneficiaries.

2019 Service Purchase Schedule
There are two separate periods of time during 2019 to make service purchases.

Download the new MySamCERA mobile app!

Read more about active member benefits

Learn more about our all-new self-service portal

Take a financial planning class!

Your Retirement Benefits
SamCERA offers a range of benefits to eligible members, spouses, and beneficiaries. Learn more.

Upcoming Dates

Investing 101

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Understanding Stocks, Bonds and the Markets

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Christmas Day – Office Closed

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December Retiree Payday

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