Ron Morrison

Ron Morrison

National City council rejects raise for mayor

National City council members on Tuesday night rejected a 32 percent pay raise for Mayor Ron Morrison.

More than a dozen dockworkers, retirees and even a student council member voiced their distaste for the move, including several who pointed out the effort would be bankrolled using taxes paid by some of the poorest residents in San Diego County.

“I appreciate you work very hard and you get a lot done, but come on, man,” said longtime resident Coyote Moon. “This is a city with working class people of all races and all colors. I ask that you not make them support an unreasonable salary.” Ref. Source 6n.