Reader comments
Becker takes office, proclaims 'a new era'

3 comments   |   Read story

Non Utah Eyes | 10:57 a.m. Jan. 8, 2008
I am so glad to see a breath of fresh air in Salt Lake City. It needs a builder not a lightening rod. Anderson reminded me too much of the guy he hates- BUSH. Ironic but he had too much similar stuborness, was too devisive, and had a "my way" or the highway mentality. Maybe that is why he hates him so much and has been so much of an outspoken critic... too much similar leadership style... Becker can take Salt Lake City nowhere but up from where it has been when it comes to leadership!
Alex | 2:52 p.m. Jan. 8, 2008
True. Becker could be the shining star of mediocrity, but he'd look exceptional compared to Anderson.
New Era? | 11:04 p.m. Jan. 8, 2008
Uhhh, what new era??
BECKER ROCKY
liberal y y
lawyer y y
single y y
grey hair y y
cliched y y

Add your comment

Comments are monitored. Any comments found to be abusive, offensive, off-topic, misrepresentative, more than 200 words or containing URLs will not be posted.

Words Remaining

E-mail address: For internal use only. We may want to contact you to publish your comment (not your e-mail address) in the newspaper or for a separate story idea.

Image
Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News

William Becker (left) administers the mayoral oath of office to his brother, Ralph Becker. Mayor Becker proclaimed "a new era" for Salt Lake City.

Related content

Article

  1. Efforts to save a life praised
  2. Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies
  3. Rivalry Week is highly profane
  4. BYU's old uniforms?
  5. Hall's legacy measured today
  6. Jazz share in win over Bulls
  7. Affluence abounds in Utah
  8. Cougs to host Weber St.
  9. Shoppers 'experience' Black Friday
  10. Logan aims for impact on Wynn
  1. BYU would like friendlier rivalry262
  2. Protests against Phoenix LDS temple211
  3. RSL wins MLS Cup on penalty kicks202
  4. Bronco, Kyle rubber match139
  5. Thunder rolls by Jazz136
  6. Letters: Rushing to judge Palin133
  7. Boys basketball rankings125
  8. Editorial: Poor welcome for Palin112
  9. Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies105
  10. Hall, Johnson matchup key102

Dad blog: Black Friday tales

I wanted to tell them not to go. I dropped subtle hints. "My money is on...

Mom blog: Heroes for our children

When I was a kid, I worshipped my grandpa. He was undoubtedly my hero....

Jay Evensen: Ask Chaffetz

I've asked for your help on this sort of thing before – giving me...

previousnext

Latest comments

Rivalry has had some 'turkeys'

byu turkeys 2 said:

i made the original byu turkey comments yesterday, and i love seeing all you...

Matt Reynolds vs. Koa Misi

davidutefan said:

whether it's Kruger or Misi, if it requires another back to help block, it...

Jazz share in win over Bulls

To COP said:

Might be you are very bad cop or blind cop. When AK was on floor Jazz played...

BYU's old uniforms?

byu turkeys 2 said:

i made the original byu turkey comments yesterday, and i love seeing all you...

Cave to be sealed with body inside

JOHNJ said:

I'm sad that this has happened. Question? Was one of our mine rescue crews...

Karzai renews call for rebuilding

They'll.... said:

lay down their weapons alright....when they get better weapons to replace them!

Rivalry Week is highly profane

Registration said:

DN should catch up to most other newspapers and require confirmed...

RSL spoiled ESPN's wish for L.A. win

truth is said:

if ESPN had their way RSL wouldn't have even been in that game. They really...

Fall sports academic all-state

weighted GPA said:

If every single student who gets academic all-state under the current rules...

Cave to be sealed with body inside

Simon said:

Eventually every activity I enjoyed as a child will be off limits because of...

Advertisements