City officials get 4.16% raise; mayor rejects it

In the midst of a financial emergency, Los Angeles' mayor, council, controller and city attorney are set to get annual raises worth $7,000 to $9,000 each. Kerry Cavanaugh in the Daily News.

The 4.16 percent salary hike takes effect as Los Angeles faces a severe financial crunch, and city leaders are considering cutting services to balance the budget.

The city also is asking voters in February to preserve the telephone users tax, worth $270 million a year.