So what gives with the LEOFF 2 Board? 

They entered into a personal service contract with Robert Klausner, a Florida lawyer, to review HB 2097.  While we can't find where the LEOFF 2 Board every authorized such a contract it is clearly established that the LEOFF 2 Board is his client.  The personal service contract was entered into during the time there was a freeze on all personal service contracts.  Yet the LEOFF 2 Board, with no motion or other authorization, somehow was able to sidestep this freeze and engage Klausner to study the bill.

This bill, HB 2097, was written by the LEOFF 2 Board Director, again apparently without authorization. 

Thousands of dollars have been spent on the lawyer.  A report has been provided to the LEOFF 2 Board.  We have made numerous requests for the release of that report.  They refuse citing attorney client privilege.

Remember, this is not a legal review of a personnel issue.  It is a review of a public policy issue.  Public funds are being used for this review.  The review was conducted by a public agency.  Hiding behind privilege is totally unacceptable in this instance.

This is the agency that wants to take over our LEOFF 1 pension and provide us governance for our pension.  They will be our BIG BROTHER and watch over us.

Not for me.  If they can't even be open about such a simple matter there is no way I can trust them to manage my pension and my pension trust fund.