Members of the Salt Lake County Bar Association asked most of the questions, wanting to know where Buhler stands on the $192 million public safety bond (he supports it), how he will deal with crime in Pioneer Park (he's proposing a pilot crime-camera program) and who he's supporting as his replacement on the City Council in District 6 — Roger McConkie or JT Martin (he's staying out of it).

Buhler also was asked who he felt did a better job as mayor of Salt Lake City: Rocky Anderson or Deedee Corradini? His answer: Corradini.

"They each had their strengths, but as far as actually getting things done for Salt Lake City, I think Mayor Corradini (did a better job)," Buhler said, citing accomplishments during her administration such as light rail, the new Salt Lake City Library and the intermodal hub.

"I give Rocky credit for being a great environmentalist, a great advocate, but as far as actually getting projects done, I think Mayor Corradini was a better mayor."

And if elected, Buhler said he'll be "even better than both — in my humble opinion."

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