As public meetings get underway this week to consider Mayor Rocky Anderson's proposed resolution of issues involving the Church Plaza, Bishop H. David Burton, presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has released the following statement:
"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reviewed the proposal by Mayor Rocky Anderson to resolve issues related to the plaza.
"While some details are still to be worked out, the Church will support the key elements of the proposal when it is formally submitted for public discussion in various community council meetings, the Planning Commission and the Salt Lake City Council.
"The Church urges the fullest possible public discussion of the proposal, and remains optimistic concerning its outcome."