Rocky Anderson
American politician
Ross Carl "Rocky" Anderson (born September 9, 1951) is an American attorney and politician. He served two terms as the 33rd mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah, from 2000 to 2008. He is the executive director of High Road for Human Rights.[1] He ran for President of the United States in the 2012 U.S. presidential election.[2]
Rocky Anderson | |
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![]() Anderson speaking at the 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration. | |
33rd Mayor of Salt Lake City | |
In office January 3, 2000 – January 7, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Deedee Corradini |
Succeeded by | Ralph Becker |
Personal details | |
Born | Ross Carl Anderson September 9, 1951 Logan, Utah, U.S. |
Political party | Justice (2011–present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (1999–2011) |
Profession | Attorney and politician |
Website | Official website |
References
change- ↑ "High Road for Human Rights". High Road for Human Rights. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
- ↑ Goodman, Amy (December 13, 2011). "A Challenger for Obama? Progressive Former Mayor Rocky Anderson Enters Race With New Third Party". AlterNet. Archived from the original on May 6, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2012.