The following was in the January 28th legislative update from the Council of Fire Fighters.

"On Wednesday January 25th the LEOFF Plan 2 Board met. Following presentations from LEOFF Plan 2 board staff, Office of the State Actuary (OSA) staff, and public testimony on the HB 2350, a motion to support HB2350 was made and was not successful. On the following day, a board member that was present for the vote voiced concern that the decision was made without full knowledge of important information and asked for an opportunity to reconsider the motion. A special board meeting has been called for on Monday January 30th at 9:00am."

I attended the January 25th meeting. Believe me there was a lot of material put forward by the LEOFF 2 Board staff, the State Actuary and in testimony. Each board member made a thoughtful explanation of his vote. No one claimed a lack of information or a need for more data.

I am pretty familiar with this bill and the claims and arguments put forward of both sides. The presentation was largely made by Steve Nelson of the LEOFF 2 Board staff. It was complete and very supportive of the bill. The board asked reasonable questions.

God know what was left out and will be presented on Monday. It makes me think that this is just another political maneuver. Sort of makes you sick doesn't it? I guess this is like the continued recounts in recent elections until the numbers could be manipulated to produce the desired results.

I hope the LEOFF 2 Board members will continue to show the sense of responsibility and backbone they demonstrated on Wednesday and send the crybabies packing.