The annual MRSPA State Legislative Workshop was held virtually January 27, 2026. MRSPA members from around the state signed on to hear invited presenters speak on important legislative topics and an update on the state of the pension system. 

 

MRSPA would like to thank the following presenters:

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Tonya Zimmerman

Operating Budget Manager, Dept of Legislative Services

     

Virginia Crespo

     MRSPA Legislative Aide

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Virginia Crespo

     MRSPA Legislative Aide

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Sara Westrick

Associate Director, Advocacy, AARP Maryland

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Congressman Johnny Olszewski

     District 2, Baltimore City/County and Carroll County

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Derrick Johnson & Anne Gawthrop, Esq.

   Deputy Executive Director & Director of Legislative Affairs - State Retirement and Pension System.

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Tom Slater

MRSPA Legislative Committee Chair