LOMBA 2026

Leadership Insights

Articles and insights on union leadership, financial strategy, and building stronger organizations for our members.

Kenneth Lomba
November 2025
URGENT: VOTE CAN BE CHANGED
URGENT: Your Vote Can Be Changed — Don't Let Them Rig This Election!
You deserve the truth. The MSA Board has the power to delete your ballot and let you vote again. That means YOU have a second chance—right now—to stop this fraudulent power grab. Members can email to request their vote be deleted and recast.

While ElectionRunner can't change votes, the MSA Board can delete ballots. These bylaw changes were rushed through to block qualified candidates from running in 2026. Learn how to take back your vote and protect your democratic rights before it's too late.

Kenneth Lomba
November 2025
URGENT: FORMAL OBJECTION
Formal Objection to the MSA Bylaw Amendment Vote — Why Members Should Demand a Fair Process
Members received less than 13 hours' notice between the bylaw amendment email and ballot opening. This rushed process violates California nonprofit law and member rights. The vote must be suspended until proper notice and fair process can be provided.

From overnight voting windows to bundled governance changes affecting candidacy requirements and voting rights—discover why this process is invalid under California law and what members must demand to protect their democratic rights. This isn't just about bylaws—it's about your voice.

Kenneth Lomba
October 2025
Vice President Campaign
Day One Leadership: Experience That Delivers Results
With eight years of proven experience as DSA President, I'll be prepared to represent you in management meetings, meet and confers, arbitration, and contract negotiations from the start. I thrive under pressure and I don't settle for less.

From labor-management meetings to arbitration victories and three successful collective bargaining agreements—discover why experience matters when negotiating with the City. When you vote for me, you're not voting for potential. You're voting for proof.

Kenneth Lomba
October 2025
Meeting Transparency
Accountability Begins with Order: What Really Happened at the Last MSA Meeting
The October MSA meeting raised more questions than it answered. Where was the President? Why were nominations withheld? Why was there no financial documentation? Discover the procedural breakdowns that undermine member trust.

From the President's unexplained absence to verbal-only financial reports and no formal adjournment— learn why proper procedure isn't optional and what these patterns mean for MSA governance. Leadership means showing up, knowing the rules, and following them.

Kenneth Lomba
October 2025
AG COMPLAINT FILED
When Leadership Fails, Accountability Must Step In
With every internal remedy exhausted, I have filed a formal complaint with the California Attorney General's Office regarding violations of California nonprofit law, denial of member rights, and breach of fiduciary duty by MSA leadership.

From enrollment obstruction and blocked nomination forms to ignored financial record requests and Board inaction after formal notice—the pattern is documented. PERB charges and Superior Court filings will follow. Accountability begins here.

Kenneth Lomba
October 2025
URGENT: 48 HOURS
48 HOURS TO ACT — BOARD MEMBERS, THIS IS YOUR FIDUCIARY MOMENT
This is your formal public notice. The full MSA Board of Directors has been given 48 hours to act on documented violations of bylaws and California nonprofit law. Each director is now legally obligated to intervene.

From enrollment obstruction to blocked nominations, ignored financial record requests, and missed validation deadlines—the timeline is documented. The Board must now choose: fulfill fiduciary responsibilities or face legal liability for continued misconduct.

Kenneth Lomba
October 2025
Board Accountability
Accountability and Transparency: Putting the MSA Board on Notice
On October 1, 2025, I formally placed the entire MSA Board of Directors on notice regarding serious violations of the MSA Bylaws and California nonprofit law. Each Director is now aware of their fiduciary duty to act.

From enrollment barriers and blocked nomination forms to ignored financial record requests and improper election committee composition—discover the full timeline of events and violations that led to this formal notice. Silence or inaction will not shield Board members from responsibility.

Kenneth Lomba
September 2026
Election Transparency
Are Members Being Cut Out of Their Own Union?
The MSA Bylaws are clear: members must be given proper notice of nomination periods and elections. That notice wasn't issued until I publicly raised the issue. Without transparency and proper process, members lose their voice.

Discover how election notices almost didn't happen, artificial barriers were created for nominations, and why transparency isn't optional in union leadership. It's time to put members back at the center of the MSA.

Kenneth Lomba
January 2026
Financial Transparency
Is Your Money Safe? MSA Financial Transparency Crisis
When was the last time the MSA sent you a report on its financials? Members deserve transparency about how their union manages financial reserves in an era of dollar debasement and global economic uncertainty.

Without regular financial reporting, members can't assess whether their union is prepared for economic challenges. Learn why MSA needs immediate transparency measures and how Kenneth's proven track record at DSA shows the path forward for protecting member assets.

Kenneth Lomba
January 2026
CalPERS Reform
CalPERS Fix for MSA Members (1994–2012): Turning "Miscellaneous" into Public Safety Time
No one fixed this since the error started in 1994. I took on the fight—and I'm getting it done for our MSA Sergeants and Lieutenants.

If you were hired 1994–2012 and had service coded as Miscellaneous when it should qualify as Public Safety, we'll reclassify that time so it counts under your CalPERS Safety formula. This means earlier retirement and higher accrual rates for corrected years.

Kenneth Lomba
January 2026
Member Advocacy
How We Fixed a Group of MSA Sergeants' and a Lieutenant's Retirement—And What It Means for You
On September 15, 2025, the San Francisco Civil Service Commission amended Civil Service Rule 114.20, clearing the path to grant retroactive status in Class 8504 (Deputy Sheriff) for eligible members.

This correction moves qualifying time that was previously under "Miscellaneous" retirement into "Public Safety" retirement—often adding about a year (or more) of public-safety service credit and moving retirement eligibility sooner. Learn how I executed this fix for MSA members and what it means for your retirement.

Kenneth Lomba
January 2026
Financial Strategy
Building Financial Strength: How I Transformed the DSA's Reserves and My Vision for the MSA
During my tenure as President of the Deputy Sheriffs' Association, I witnessed firsthand how traditional dollar-based savings were eroding our organization's financial security.

Learn how I led the DSA's transition into hard assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin to protect against inflation and build stronger financial reserves. Discover my proven strategy for building union financial strength and my vision for bringing this same approach to the MSA.

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