Mayor Jerry Sanders held a press conference today outside the Ocean Beach branch of the San Diego library to announce his decision to cut City employee salaries in favor of keeping libraries and other public services open.
"When I rode in the parade last December the community of Ocean Beach shouted 'Save our Library!'" said Sanders. "Well, I heard you loud and clear....of all the difficult decisions to make this one was easy."
Community members cheered at Sander's announcement, and many vowed their support in the upcoming the battle over the City's budget.
"It's not over yet", said Councilman Kevin Faulconer in his speech following the mayor's, "but it's a good day for Ocean Beach."
