"I think Mayor Anderson will be remembered as someone who brought Salt Lake City into a new era. He'll be known for his advocacy for social justice, for environmental issues and climate change, and for reaching out across the country in a way that I think changed the perception of Salt Lake City. I also think he has changed politics, not just for Salt Lake City but in Utah. He's shown that you can be a fierce advocate for principles that may not be mainstream by Utah standards, but that people respect, and be successful." — Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City mayor-elect.

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"Whether it was revitalizing downtown or hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics, Rocky approached every issue with passion and fortitude in an effort to make Salt Lake City ever better." — Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.

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"As his term draws to a close, we wish Mayor Anderson well. We have enjoyed our working relationship with him over the past few years and appreciate his enthusiasm and vision for making Salt Lake City a great place to live and conduct business. We share his love for this great city and its residents." — Bishop H. David Burton, presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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"I think his legacy will be in the environmental area. He has done a great job in raising awareness of what cities can do in the area of global warming." — Deedee Corradini, former Salt Lake City mayor

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"I think his legacy will be one that he really believed in opening people's eyes to allowing diversity in our community." — Lane Beattie, president and CEO, Salt Lake Chamber

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"When you talk to people (about Anderson's legacy), the first thing out of their mouths is that we now have orange flags (at crosswalks). It's an interesting legacy." — Carlton Christensen, Salt Lake City Council member

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"He heightened the community's awareness of many things, not the least of which is the environment and the importance of it in our time and for the next generation." — Keith Christensen, former Salt Lake City Council member