"Mayor Anderson is a person of strong convictions, and we wish him well as he completes his term and in his future endeavors." — Mike Mower, spokesman for Gov. Jon M. Huntsman Jr.

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"I 100 percent support his decision to not run again. We're in 100 percent agreement on his position." — James Evans, director, Salt Lake County Republican Party

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"Every person that is in the position for mayor contributes what they have to contribute, and I think that whatever his contributions were, he has given them, and it's time to move on. I think it's always good for Salt Lake City and any city to have some new eyes and some new energy and some new commitment to the city." — Nancy Saxton, Salt Lake City Council member and 2007 mayoral candidate

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"I would say that Rocky has been a good mayor, and I will miss him. Obviously the relationships between our offices have been good for the past eight years, and I wish him well." — David Yocom, Salt Lake County district attorney

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"I would not be surprised that he has other interests, and I wish him well in his future endeavors. My decision-making process has not ever hinged one way or another on what he decides to do." — Dave Buhler, Salt Lake City Council chairman, who is contemplating a run for mayor

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"He has been a very strong, visible leader for Salt Lake City, and from some people's perspectives, a much broader arena than in Salt Lake City. So he'll leave — in some respects — a void, just because of the power of his persona." — Ralph Becker, Utah House minority leader who also is considering a run for mayor in 2007

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"I want to thank Mayor Anderson for his great service over the past six years in Salt Lake City. I think he's been a great friend and supporter of mine and wish him well on his future endeavors." — Peter Corroon, Salt Lake County mayor and Democrat