That anti-Anderson angst led to the formation of a political action committee called Fed Up Utah — largely supported from donations gained in neighboring Davis and Utah counties — that has a stated goal of ousting Anderson from City Hall.

Family life

With all that, these are sometimes tiring times for Anderson, what with fighting for his political life and running a city. In the middle of last month he introduced singer Patty Griffin as "Nancy Griffin" and a week later he introduced a date by the wrong first name.

"I realized at that point I really needed to get some sleep," Anderson said.

Anderson is single, twice divorced. Luke was born during his first marriage, which lasted eight years. His second lasted 10 months.

There is a "wonderful new woman in my life," Anderson said last week. And while there might not be wedding bells in his future, the mayor confessed he doesn't relish the bachelor life.

"I'd love to be married," Anderson said. Then more slowly added: "I always wanted to be married and have a close family. One of the biggest disappointments of my life was starting a marriage that ended in divorce."

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Anderson biography

Ross "Rocky" Anderson

Age: 52

Education: Bachelor's degree in philosophy from University of Utah, law degree from George Washington University.

Professional experience: Attorney, Salt Lake City mayor.

Quote: "My intensity, in work as well as in my personal life, is driven by a passion and a sense of personal responsibility to do what I can in this life to make our world a better place."

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