Former Washington state governor Gregoire is enjoying her retirement, these days. Living in Lacey on a pension of nearly $160,000 a year, it's easy to see why. Unlike California, Washinton's legislature at least recognized that their pension system was unsustainable, and they modified it way back in 1977. But long-time "public servants" like Gregoire were exempted under a "grandfather" clause. So she, along with 208 others, enjoy public pension benefits well in excess of $100,000 per year - but only eleven of them have payouts higher than hers. Public service is deeply rewarding.
As for California, well - it's not surprising that they're in such a deep hole that their cities are going bankrupt. They never learned to stop digging.
