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Dear Member of Congress:

I am writing to express my strong opposition to any social security reform proposal that would include mandatory participation of state and local employees into the social security system. 

As you know, when the Social Security Act was first enacted into law in 1935 it specifically excluded state and local governments from participating in the program.  Over the years the law has been amended to allow states to participate.  However, the State of California chose not to include peace officers in the social security system.  If employees not previously covered by social security and newly hired employees are required to participate, there would be a devastating financial impact on our state and county budgets and their retirement systems. 

Thank you for your consideration.