Now, as Anderson's two terms in office come to an end, the mayor and City Council are in agreement on at least one thing: It's time for a change.

"Personally, I'm ready to move on," Carlton Christensen said. "I wish him well."

As for Anderson, he's ready to begin work on his startup nonprofit organization for the education and advocacy of human rights and climate change.

Through the HumanKind Education Fund Inc., Anderson hopes to raise consciousness about the challenges and solutions of human rights and climate-change issues, and then convert the passion and concern that come from increased awareness into effective advocacy work.

Anderson also plans to continue to work with mayors across the country and people in local communities to more aggressively pursue climate protection programs.

And for the time being at least, he plans to stay in Salt Lake City.

"I love this city," Anderson said. "The only thing that would cause me to move is worsening air quality. It's hard to live in a place where you're going to do yourself harm by running out of doors during many parts of the year."

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