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National City council certifies election results, swears in two councilmembers and honors longtime treasurer
Summary
The council adopted a resolution reciting the Nov. 5, 2024 election results, formally swore in Marcus Bush and Jose Rodriguez, and presented a proclamation recognizing Mitch Beacham’s decades of city service.
The National City City Council on [date not specified] adopted a resolution certifying the results of the Nov. 5, 2024 municipal election, formally swore in two councilmembers and presented a proclamation honoring long-serving public official Mitch Beacham.
The City Clerk told the council the San Diego County Registrar of Voters had certified the official canvass and recommended the council adopt a resolution reciting the results. The clerk reported that, of 28,255 eligible registered voters in National City, 15,337 votes were cast; Jose Rodriguez received 2,578 votes (73.32%) in District 2 and Marcus Bush received 1,736 votes (43.77%) in District 4. The clerk also reported that Measure R, a special parcel tax for streets and parks, failed (10,145 no; 5,192 yes).
The council moved and seconded adoption of the resolution and voted to accept the official canvas. The clerk then administered the oath of office: Jose Rodriguez repeated the oath and was sworn in to represent District 2; Marcus Bush repeated the oath and was sworn in to represent District 4.
Jose Rodriguez used his remarks to acknowledge campaign controversies and to apologize to a community member, saying, “I would like to extend an apology to miss Armenta,” and to outline priorities including oversight, tenant protections and expanding tree canopy. Marcus Bush, who described himself as a native of District 4, highlighted outreach accomplishments and cited the repeal of the city’s no-cruising ordinance as an example of community-driven change.
Earlier in the meeting Mayor Morrison presented a proclamation to Mitch Beacham, recognizing his decades of municipal service, including roles on the planning commission, the MTDB/MTS board, and as city treasurer. Beacham thanked the council and emphasized the importance of city reserves, telling the council, “So these reserves are very important.”
The council recessed briefly for a reception and cake for the newly sworn members before returning to complete the agenda.
