New Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, and his wife, Julie, celebrate as Utah democrats gather at the Salt Lake Sheraton on election night Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tom Smart, Deseret News
Tuesday, there is a national and local election.
Wednesday, it is announced that the Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Mayor is elected.
Thursday, the Salt Lake County Democratic Mayor announces a 17 percent property tax increase for Salt Lake County.
Friday, Democrats and Republicans in Salt Lake County realize they have been taken to the cleaners.
Larry Jewkes
Cottonwood Heights
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So now candidates are responsible for the actions of their predecessors?
What do the actions of the outgoing mayor have to do with the policies of the incoming mayor?
Well, hey, Republicans have been trying for four years to hold Obama responsible for the foolishness of President Cheney and his little buddy.