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Rocky Anderson by the numbers

Published: Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 12:29 a.m. MST
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73 — Days the mayor was out of town between mid-March 2005 to March 2006, including 10 trips for environmental conferences or meetings.

87 — Percent recycling has increased since the city launched a curbside recycling program in 2001.

89 — Percent increase in scheduled airport departures.

89 — Number of city vehicles that run on natural gas.

100 — Units in the Salt Lake City-partnered Sunrise Apartments for chronically homeless.

101 — Percent the Capital Improve ment Program (CIP) funds in creased as a proportion of revenue.

120 — Percent increase in nonstop destinations from Salt Lake City Internaional Airport.

250 — Center-of-the-street parking stalls added to Broadway Boulevard and 300 East.

485 — Salt Lake City tax dollars Anderson used to pay a "bar tab" in July 9, 2005.

530 — Number of acres acquired or converted to open space during his administration.

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900 — South railroad line removed, and railroad quiet zone established.

2002 — The year Salt Lake City hosted the world during the Winter Olympics.

10,000 — Number of pedestrian reflector strips distributed as part of street-safety initiatives.

$7.5 million — Amount of donation secured from Real Salt Lake for an Athletics Complex.

$10 million — Amount of bond secured for The Leonardo.

$46 million — Amount spent on affordable housing during his administration.

$220 million — Estimated cost to taxpayers from legal battle delaying construction of the Legacy Parkway.

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Anonymous | Jan. 6, 2008 at 4:47 p.m.

"89 - percent increase in scheduled airport departures."

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Wilkey | Jan. 6, 2008 at 12:12 p.m.

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