Remembering Ted Wilson
The Salt Lake City Council sends condolences to Mayor Ted L. Wilson's family and his friends across the globe.
Mayor Wilson was a trailblazer and public servant in every sense—whether braving dangerous mountain terrain to rescue stranded hikers as a park ranger, or courageously leading the charge to change Salt Lake City's form of government to the more accountable and representative one it is today. The Mayor-Council form of government ensured representation from all parts of the city and instituted the checks and balances of two branches of government: Administrative and Legislative.
Mayor Wilson's leadership and dedication helped make Salt Lake City the wonderful place it is today. As mayor, Ted Wilson played an important role in preserving the historic character of the Avenues through the establishment of the Historic District and zoning changes. Mayor Wilson's legacy of protecting and valuing the natural environment is evident in the preservation of our Foothill areas and the preservation of Salt Lake City's watershed.
He also worked to invest in the city's water and sewer systems, preventing them from falling into disrepair. Working with Western Airlines (acquired by Delta), he helped establish our airport as a major travel hub, providing Utahns access to more destinations.We will remember Mayor Wilson fondly and with much gratitude for everything he did for the people of our city.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Via email
[Ted Wilson] and his wife came into Hellenic House all the time. Great guy. May his memory be eternal.
ELLINESMAZI
Via Instagram
"Just Getting Along,"
April 11 Private Eye
[The Statue of Responsibility] will obstruct views and do nothing to bridge the growing gap in our state between those of Mormon and non-Mormon values. My family is Italian and came to Utah to work in the mines. There's always been a gap between the Mormons and the non-Mormons. Some statue's not gonna change that.
ROSSCO8585
Via Instagram
Grew up influenced by Mormon values, goes on to celebrate all the people of Utah that aren't Mormon and then is surprised that they don't have Mormon values. Keep Utah Mormon—downtown is a sewer.
BIGTABBYLOKO
Via Instagram
Why place all this identity BS into this? Why can't it just be one person helping another—one American helping another?
Too many people want equality yet they don't care to just shut up and be equal. They want to stand out and identify as something other than everyone else.
CHADGRAUEL
Via Instagram
Flip on its side! Two hands, neither higher, reaching to connect!
God created all mankind. Break bread with others you'll find our commonality.
TROYRUSHTON.UT
Via Instagram
Such an ugly statue. We don't need another eyesore (cough, cough, Draper Aquarium). Maybe try to find a beautiful way to communicate the same message?
BRINLIEBABE
Via Instagram
OK, but is it also a rock climbing wall? Cause that'd be sweet.
PRESCOTTMCCARTHY
Via Instagram
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