1999

• Nov. 2: Rocky Anderson wins Salt Lake City mayoral race for first time.

2000

• July 11: He cancels DARE drug resistance program in schools.

• Aug. 3: Great Salt Lake Mall proposal dies with Salt Lake City Council after Anderson promises veto.

2001

• Aug 28: He joins an environmental lawsuit against the Legacy Parkway, which temporarily halts the Davis County road project.

• Aug. 31: Anderson unveils SLC Green, the first of many environmentally friendly initiatives during his administration.

• Nov. 1: The Gateway mall opens.

• Dec. 26: The first Union Pacific trains roll through west-side neighborhoods along the 900 South line that was previously inactive.

2002

• Feb. 10: Hosted by Salt Lake City, the 2002 Winter Olympics begin.

• Nov. 20: Nordstrom announces intentions to move to The Gateway mall despite opposition from Anderson and the City Council.

• Dec. 16: LDS Temple Plaza compromise announced, giving up city easement in exchange for land on Salt Lake's westside for youth center.

2003

• Feb. 8: The new City Library opens.

• Nov. 4: Anderson wins a second term after a hard-fought campaign against challenger Frank Pignanelli.

2004

• July 9: Real Salt Lake is announced as newest Major League Soccer franchise.

• Aug. 27: Nordstrom decides to stay at Crossroads Plaza mall.

2005

• Aug. 22: Anderson speaks at a rally protesting a visit by President Bush.

• Sept. 21: The mayor signs an order giving health benefits to unmarried partners.

2006

• July 28: Anderson decides against running for a third term as mayor.