Saxton quits race for SLC mayor

Even with her promise that she was in this race for the long run KSL announced today that Nancy Saxton has dropped out of they race for Salt Lake City mayor.

(KSL News) Nancy Saxton has dropped out of the race for Salt Lake City mayor.

Saxton says her run for mayor wasn't going the way she wanted it to, and she's decided to run for a third term on the city council.

She says there are some big issues facing the city, and she has more of a passion to work on those issues from her position on the city council.

Saxton says, "I would like to thank all those who have supported me during my campaign to be the next mayor of Salt Lake City. I am excited to seek reelection as Salt Lake City Councilwoman.