Tell the Tribune: Is it a good idea or a bad idea for Salt Lake City to host another Olympics?
(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Fireworks explode over Rice-Eccles Stadium during the Closing Ceremony for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski let out a celebratory yell and moments later Gov. Gary Herbert declared “We won!”
The U.S. Olympic Committee has selected Salt Lake City over Denver to seek a future Winter Games, possibly in 2030.
Polls have shown Utahns are open — if not downright excited — about the possibility of once again hosting the world, as it did in 2002.But what do you think? Should Salt Lake City seek to host another Olympics? What are the benefits? What are potential downsides?
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