Covington Mayor Kim Carter and City Manager Steve Horton did the wise thing by pulling discussions of a raise for city council from Monday’s agenda.

 We have not said, nor do we question, the fact that a raise might be needed or deserved.

 Our point was, and still is, that this is not the time for the council to be giving themselves raises, especially when so many of their constituents have lost their jobs.

 We thank the mayor and city manager for their prudent judgement.