SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah -- From losing the Outdoor Retailer convention to the big announcement about a reduction in the number of homeless shelters being built in Salt Lake City, there is no shortage of controversy lately.
Both issues have a direct impact on Utah's economy, especially in Salt Lake County, and both issues had citizens up in arms. Bob Evans sat down with Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams for 3 Questions, including those topics:
- How much did the public outcry figure into reducing the number of homeless shelters from four to two?
- Who is responsible for Outdoor Retailer leaving Utah, and how big of a deal is it really?
- What's the best part about being Mayor of Salt Lake County?
See below for the extended interview with Mayor McAdams: