Joining a long list of notable endorsements, the Salt Lake Tribune endorsed Ralph today.

The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board believes Becker is in closer step with today’s increasingly diverse and evolving city.

We believe that Utah’s capital is a good city that has a rare opportunity to become a great one, a city that more fully embraces wise and sustainable growth, energy efficiency, public transit and all races, creeds and characters. A city that prizes its past and safeguards its future. An enlightened, progressive city that needs a smart, progressive mayor, a mayor of all the people.

We believe Ralph Becker is the mayor for this moment, one who sees the way to the summit.

Information Contacts:
- Patty Rich 694-0192
- Kitty Durfey 554-7379

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1004 announced today that it has endorsed Ralph Becker in his bid for Mayor of Salt Lake City.

AFSCME represents nearly 1,100 employees of Salt Lake City and its leadership voted to endorse Mr. Becker last week.

“As a State Legislator, Ralph Becker has demonstrated effective leadership through difficult times. Ralph has been a strong voice for organized labor, working families and the citizens of Utah. We are excited that Ralph Becker can bring his strong leadership skills to Salt Lake City and move the city forward. The employees look forward to a working relationship with Ralph and trust that he will carry his fight for working families to the steps of City Hall.”

Patty Rich
Executive Director
AFSCME Local 1004

Salt Lake City, 28 September 2007 —The Sierra Club Political Committee today endorsed Ralph Becker for mayor of Salt Lake City. “Ralph Becker is the ideal candidate to carry forward an environmental agenda in Salt Lake City for the next four years,” said Scott Daniels, chair of the Utah Chapter Political Committee. “Ralph’s training and experience in law, urban planning and government give him the skills to be a leader from his first day,” Daniels continued.

Through ten years of service in the Utah House of Representatives, Becker has established an impressive record. The political committee issues a legislative scorecard on which Becker has scored 100% for the last four years. “Ralph doesn’t just vote the right way in office. He leads on a whole range of issues from recycling electronic waste to climate change,” said Claire Gardner, a member of the committee.

The Sierra Club Political Committee circulated questionnaires to all the mayoral candidates. The responses are posted here. “I was struck by Ralph’s thoughtful replies to our highest-priority issues,” said Mark Clemens, Utah Chapter manager. “Ralph is committed to protecting the canyons, making Salt Lake City streets safer for bikes and pedestrians, and guiding development in the last remaining undeveloped areas, such as the Northwest Quadrant, in a sustainable and pro-environmental way,” he continued.

Delighted with the endorsement, Ralph said, “it is an honor to receive this endorsement. As someone who has spent a lifetime hiking, biking, and running rivers in Utah, I believe deeply in the work that the Sierra Club does here in Utah and I am committed to making Salt Lake City a model city in terms of ecological sustainability and land stewardship. I’m proud of my legislative record on environmental and land use issues, and I will continue to work every day to integrate principles of sustainability and stewardship into all that we do as a city.”

Contacts:
Scott Daniels, chair, Utah Chapter Political Committee
801/583-0801
Mark Clemens, manager, Utah Chapter, Sierra Club
801/467-9297

(Salt Lake City) – The Salt Lake County Hispanic Democratic Caucus is
happy to announce its endorsement of Ralph Becker for Salt Lake City
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.

“I very much appreciate receiving the endorsement of the Salt Lake
County Hispanic Caucus,” responded Ralph. “If elected mayor, I will
emphasize an inclusive approach to city government by reaching out to
all segments of our community to encourage full participation in city
decisions.”