Hughes using Rio Grande 'war room' to draft plan to battle area's lawlessness

SALT LAKE CITY — In the two weeks since Greg Hughes publicly voiced frustrations over the chaotic and lawless conditions in downtown's Rio Grande neighborhood, the speaker of the Utah House says he has spent nearly every day meeting or talking with homeless stakeholders.Hughes says these talks with federal drug officials, business owners, homeless advocates and local mayors are meant to prepare for a crucial meeting with Gov. Gary Herbert on Wednesday — a meeting the speaker wants to