Rocky Anderson timeline

Deseret News posted this timeline of Rocky Anderson. I have taken the liberty to update it with the valid items that rock has been involved in. Maybe next time they will get it right.

From Deseret News (With my emphasis, edits, and comments)

Rocky Anderson timeline

Deseret Morning News

1999      • Nov. 2: Rocky Anderson wins Salt Lake City mayoral race for first time.2000          • July 11: He cancels DARE drug resistance program in schools. (Hate to discourage the weed)          • Aug. 3: Great Salt Lake Mall proposal dies with Salt Lake City Council after Anderson promises veto.2001          • Aug 28: He joins an environmental lawsuit against the Legacy Parkway, which temporarily halts the Davis County road project.          • Aug. 31: Anderson unveils SLC Green (to waste money on pet projects, and do no good), the first of many (wastes of money) environmentally friendly initiatives during his administration.         • Nov. 1: The Gateway mall opens. (Not his)         • Dec. 26: The first Union Pacific trains roll through west-side neighborhoods along the 900 South line that was previously inactive. (Not his)2002          • Feb. 10: Hosted by Salt Lake City, the 2002 Winter Olympics begin.  (Thank Mit, not Rocky)

• Nov. 20: Nordstrom intentions to move to The Gateway mall despite opposition from Anderson and the City Council.          • Dec. 16: LDS Temple Plaza compromise announced, giving up city easement in exchange for land on Salt Lake's westside for youth center. (This is a positive spin for Rocky’s Anti-mormon agenda)2003      • Feb. 8: The new City Library opens.      • Nov. 4: Anderson wins a second term after a hard-fought campaign against challenger Frank Pignanelli. (Gee I wonder why, http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,640198470,00.html. Wake up SLC Voters, wake up)2004      • July 9: Real Salt Lake is announced as newest Major League Soccer franchise.      • Aug. 27: Nordstrom decides to stay at Crossroads Plaza mall. (Rocky very displeased)2005      • Aug. 22: Anderson (embarrasses every Utah citizen and make a fool of himself by abusing office) speaks at a rally protesting a visit by President Bush.      • Sept. 21: The mayor (breaks the law) signs an order(ing) giving health benefits to unmarried (Gay) partners.2006      • July 28: Anderson decides against running for a third term as mayor. (The happiest item of all)

 

So, after the edits, we see that he opposed, protested, hated, broke that law and left. Way to go Salt Lake. Better luck next time. Oh, you forgot this one:

 

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,640198431,00.html

 

   


Posted Jul 31 2006, 11:33 AM by Splittfinger
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