Former County Mayor Peter Corroon Joins 2027 Salt Lake City Mayor's Race
Salt Lake City is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah. Former Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon confirmed on October 8 that he will run for mayor of Salt Lake City in 2027, joining a field that is filling up even though incumbent Erin Mendenhall has not said whether she will seek a third term.
Corroon, a Democrat who served as Salt Lake County mayor from 2004 to 2011 and was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2010, said he will focus on affordable homeownership and on helping families stay in Utah, including through child care and after-school programs. In a text message, he said Salt Lake City has become "out of reach" for young people and families who want to raise their families there. He also plans to support local businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Corroon joins at least three other candidates or likely contenders: state Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla, who announced her campaign earlier this summer after losing to Mendenhall in 2019; Salt Lake County Councilmember Ross Romero, who has filed paperwork to run; and possible candidates including current County Mayor Jenny Wilson and former state Senator Derek Kitchen. Mendenhall said in July she had not decided whether to run again.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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