Mormon stake president accused of crossing line from pulpit
The Salt Lake City suburb of Sandy saw LDS stake president Matthew De Visser criticized for a February speech from the pulpit decrying the 2012 re election of Barack Obama. He cited moral decline and government policies while saying he was moved by the Holy Ghost. LDS Democrats Caucus called the remarks political neutrality violation. others defended him as promoting principles, not party politics. Church spokesman said lay leaders' statements are local and non binding.
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Helper mayor resigns after third DUI arrest
Helper Utah mayor Dean Armstrong resigned after his third DUI arrest, effective immediately, citing inability to perform duties. The council accepted the move at a special meeting following a Friday arrest for a minor accident with no injuries. Armstrong, 51, had previous DUIs in 2010 and 1991 and pleaded guilty after the earlier cases.
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