Analysis: Mayoral Candidate Rocky Anderson on Homelessness

The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. In the second of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with former SLC mayor and current mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson about his record on this issue, stretching all the way back to the 2002 Olympics. Later, Ali and lead producer Emily Means offer analysis and deeper context. 

Yesterday, candidate Michael Valentine gave his take on homelessness, and finally, current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares her perspective on Thursday’s episode. 

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