Witt

Floyd L. Morrow, a San Diego City Councilman, appeals the declaratory judgment and order permanently enjoining him from participating in decisions concerning the Linda Vista Shopping Center Project because of a conflict of interest. Suit was brought by John W. Witt, San Diego City Attorney.

On November 21, 1972, the San Diego City Council, acting as the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Diego with Councilman Floyd L. Morrow as deputy chairman, adopted a proposed redevelopment plan for the Linda Vista Shopping Center (Center).

Morrow is also president and attorney for Basic Economic Education, Inc. (BEE), a nonprofit corporation which makes investments and uses its profits to further the spread of Henry George Economics. He is paid $550 a month. BEE’s official corporate address and telephone number are the same as those for Morrow’s private law practice; BEE’s members have contributed to Morrow’s political campaigns; BEE’s executive committee has met in Morrow’s private law offices and his city council office.

During July 1974, while Morrow was its president, BEE bought three properties, improved with apartments, across the street from the Linda Vista Shopping…