Hawaii’s public pension system faces $12.9 billion in unfunded liabilities, a huge risk for government employees and all Hawaii families alike.

Navigating that risk will require a look at best practices across the nation, says Thom Williams, executive director of the state Employees’ Retirement System.

Williams will talk about this and more on Monday, May 21, as part of a discussion on “Navigating risk at Hawaii’s public pension system.”

Sponsored by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, the luncheon event will be at the Hawaii State Capitol, room 325, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and be moderated by Keli‘i Akina, Ph.D., president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii.

Please join us for this important discussion.

Admission is free and includes light pupus and sandwiches. For more information, please call (808) 591-9193 or e-mail info@grassrootinstitute.org.

Parking:

Metered lot parking is available:



Iolani Palace grounds by banyan tree, access from South King via access road before the State Library

In the basement of the State Capitol (take second right on Miller Street off of Punchbowl, makai of Vineyard)

Department of Health lot, entering from Punchbowl before South Beretania Street

Vineyard Parking Garage, first right off of Punchbowl, makai of Vineyard

E hana kākou!