Mayoral Race: Blogs all over Buhler's first punch; Hispanic Caucus endorses Becker
There have been several posts the last couple of days over Buhler's transition from "Nice Guy" to negative campaigner:
Buhler goes negative, calls Becker a dreamer - Democracy for Utah
Buhler attacks - that's no surprise - Glenden at One Utah
The Battle for Mayor has Started - Utah Centralist
Buhler goes negative - The Third Avenue (check out Buhler's graphic in the photo posted here)
The Third Ave also has Becker's response which says a lot, I think:
"My role is to help formulate and present the Democratic position on state policy and on the state budget, to work to make sure I represent my constituents well, to help our caucus be successful with its legislation," he said.
Becker also touted his perfect attendance record in legislative sessions for the past 11 years - "I've never missed a day," he said.
As for being labeled a dreamer by the Buhler campaign, Becker said he doesn't have a problem with that.
"I don't apologize for thinking about the future or working toward the future, engaging the community and achieving the community that we want," he said. "I think it's important that the mayor not only be someone who's managing city government well but develops and leads this city toward the future we want as a community."
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The Becker Campaign announced today that the Salt Lake County Democratic Hispanic Caucus endorses Becker for SLC Mayor.
““We are endorsing Ralph because we know as Salt Lake City’s next mayor he will bring our city to new heights, new potential as yet unrealized,” says Jorge Robles, Chair of the Salt Lake County Hispanic Caucus.Ralph has been known for being inclusive of our community throughout his entire legislative career. He is an incredibly sincere politician who carefully studies every issue. We share his vision of a thriving West Side that is part of Salt Lake City’s great diversity."