Standing on the steps of Salt Lake City Hall on Thursday, nearly a year after he announced his own bid for mayor there, businessman David Ibarra threw his support behind former opponent Erin Mendenhall.
It was an “easy” decision, Ibarra said, touting the candidate’s background in environmental advocacy and air quality work and her six years of experience serving as a councilwoman for Salt Lake City’s District 5.
“We can not make a mistake, frankly, like I believe we made on the last election, and lose a couple of years as we try to figure out” how to lead on issues like homelessness, affordable housing and the inland port, Ibarra said at a news conference announcing his decision.