As expected, the mayor of San Diego, Jerry Sanders, has already vetoed an ordinance banning big box ordinances:

Sanders said the ban, passed by the City Council earlier this month, limits the options available to consumers who want to save money.

At a news conference Friday afternoon, Sanders said consumers benefit from the savings Wal-Mart offers.

Many shoppers agreed, telling NBC 7/39 they enjoy the competitive prices as well as the convenience the chain offers them.

The mayor said consumers should be allowed to decide where to shop and how much money they want to save.

It’s not every day that you read that a big box store is good for competition.

More on this story from NBC San Diego.