Likely responding to a dose of political reality, Metropolitan Transit System CEO Paul Jablonski is declining his board’s previously approved consideration of a merit increase that would have increased his benefits compensation by about $20,000 annually, following what appears to be increasing opposition to the move.
Here is Jablonski’s letter declining the offer…
The “change of heart” follows the MTS board unanimously approving the increase in a March closed session vote. The U-T San Diego Watchdog questioned the appropriateness of the closed session action, resulting in a pending re-vote on the item scheduled for tomorrow.