The Salt Lake City Council invites the public to share feedback on projects being considered for funding as part of the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Residents may review the FY25 project requests and provide input directly to the Council during two scheduled public hearings. CIP is an essential component of the City budget and provides funding for citywide community projects that enhance public property, such as streets, parks, and buildings. […]
Council Statement on Unauthorized Damage to Fifth Ward Meetinghouse
We’re deeply saddened by the unauthorized damage to the Fifth Ward Meetinghouse, a cherished historic landmark. We support a thorough investigation into the incident and will bolster efforts to protect our city’s historic sites. […]
Council Statement on Updated Public Comment Policy
Today, we updated the general public comment policy to preserve our ability to effectively conduct City business and maintain a safe and welcoming public forum for all constituents. Going forward, we will allot one hour for public comments on general topics not otherwise scheduled on the meeting agenda. […]
COUNCIL: March 5, 2024 Meetings
The Council held a follow-up discussion and adopted amendments to the City’s Landscaping and Buffers rules, joined Mayor Mendenhall in recognizing March as National Women’s History Month, received a follow-up briefing and adopted a resolution authorizing the lease of 1.175 acres at Sunnyside Park to the University of Utah, and more […]
COUNCIL: February 20, 2024
The Council held a public hearing on Budget Amendment No. 4, adopted a joint ceremonial resolutioin with Mayor Erin Mendenhall calling for peace, received a briefing on the proposed Princeton Heights Local Historic District, and more […]
Salt Lake City Council, Mayor Adopt Joint Resolution for Peace
At the Feb. 20, 2024, Salt Lake City Council meeting, Council Members joined Mayor Erin Mendenhall to adopt a joint ceremonial resolution for peace. […]
COUNCIL: February 13, 2024 Meetings
The Council held an initial discussion on Budget Amendment No. 4, discussed a proposed rezone of properties from Single-Family Residential to Low Density Multi-Family, heard about a proposal from the Planning Department that would make technical changes to eliminate redundancy and provide clarity in the City’s zoning code, and more […]
COUNCIL: February 6, 2024 Meetings
The Council held a follow-up discussion on Budget Amendment No. 3, received a follow-up briefing on the proposed changes to the City’s Landscaping and Buffers rules, discussed a proposal to authorize a 99-year below-market ground lease of property near Sunnyside Park to the University of Utah, and more […]
Salt Lake City Issues Statement on H.B. 257
Salt Lake City strongly opposes H.B. 257. This bill sends a hostile and demeaning message to transgender and non-binary Utahns and creates greater division in our community by compromising the safety and dignity of certain groups of people over others. […]
COUNCIL: January 16, 2024 Meetings
The Council received a follow-up briefing and voted to partially approve Budget Amendment No. 3, discussed a proposal to adopt Community Benefit and Tenant Displacement Amendments, received a briefing on a proposed Library Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2023-24, and more […]