NATIONAL CITY (KGTV) — National City Mayor Ron Morrison announced Saturday he will not seek re-election after serving the community for 34 years. Morrison made the announcement outside City Hall, where he also spoke about his long career and his hopes for the next mayor. I mean that that's, that's just the way it is. But the one thing that has to be consistent is it has to be a person who puts the National City first," Morrison said. Following Morrison's announcement, City Councilman Jose Rodriguez thanked him for his service while also launching his campaign for mayor.