Published: March 26, 2026
Your pension is on the ballot.
Ballots are now arriving for the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board election, which oversees more than $120 billion in pension assets for more than 300,000 educators and public employees. Voting is open through May 22 and can be completed online or by mail.
MTA-Endorsed Candidates
The MTA Board of Directors recommends:
Matthew Scheffler
Scheffler is a Framingham teacher running for the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System. He will hold financial managers accountable and push for real transparency.
Lenore Palladino
Palladino is an economist at UMass Amherst running for the Massachusetts State Employees’ Retirement System. She is focused on long-term, responsible investing that puts workers first.
These MTA-recommended candidates stand for:
- Full transparency on fees and performance.
- Putting beneficiaries first, always.
- Centering the voices of educators and public employees.
- Long-term, responsible investment strategies, not risky high-fee bets.
Why This Election Matters
The PRIM Board’s decisions directly impact your retirement security. Be sure to cast your vote and make your voice heard.
