Former SLC mayor backs down in fight against sales tax for Ryan Smith’s sports district
Rocky Anderson said pursuing a referendum would “undermine the opportunities for working together” with Smith’s group.
(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Then-Salt Lake City mayoral candidate, former Mayor Rocky Anderson, gives remarks during an election night party in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
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