Salt Lake City announced a procedural change Monday in how footage from Officer Involved Critical Incidents (OICI) are released to the public. Moving forward, all police body-worn camera footage of an OICI, from the moment cameras are activated up to the point of medical aid being administered, will be released within 10 business days of the incident, […]
Residents Asked to Assist with Clearing Storm Drains and Gutters Before Strong Weekend Rain
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is asking for assistance from residents to clear small debris from storm drain grates and gutters in front of their homes. The National Weather Service has reported possible rain starting Friday evening and continuing into Saturday for Salt Lake City. Residents’ assistance in this effort will help prevent […]
Salt Lake City Asks for Community Input to Kick off Development of New Public Lands Master Plan, “Reimagine Nature”
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City is beginning development of a new Public Lands Master Plan. As an important first step, the city is calling on all community members to help reimagine the future of our Public Lands: the nature in our city that enhances the quality of our lives. The Public Lands Master […]
Mayor Mendenhall Announces Raise Up SLC Fundraising Effort for Residents Impacted By COVID-19
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced today an effort to raise $1 million to help city residents most impacted by COVID-19. Raise Up SLC will provide financial relief to residents who did not qualify for or couldn’t access federal stimulus money – with an emphasis on undocumented and mixed-residency-status families, […]
Salt Lake City to Co-Host Pandemic EBT Sign-Up Event Friday
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City is supporting Utahns Against Hunger and other community partners in spreading awareness of the Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program by hosting an enrollment event on Friday from 4:00- 8:00 p.m. at the City and County Building. The City will provide Wi-Fi, laptops, tablets, personal protective equipment as the […]
Poplar Grove Neighborhood Byway Project to upgrade streets, increase safety for recreational use
SALT LAKE CITY — Two Poplar Grove streets are set for upgrades that will expand the opportunities for walkers, bikers and others to safely recreate and travel. The Poplar Grove Neighborhood Byways project will transform both Emery Street (1170 West) and Cheyenne Street (1500 West) into permanent byways – streets that have traffic calming features […]
Filevine Announces Expansion to Salt Lake City’s Sugarhouse Business District
SALT LAKE CITY — Filevine, a case management platform for attorneys, today announced plans to expand its operation to Salt Lake City. The company is now serving nearly 2,000 firms with over 20,000 users worldwide. “Filevine is putting a stake in the ground of what we like to call Tech Lake City and we’re thrilled […]
Salt Lake City joins Government Alliance on Racial Equity Network
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City is officially a member of the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. “Joining GARE aligns with the long-term goals we have set to become a city that is more just, inclusive and equitable,” Mayor […]
Pilot Program Offers Access To Internet, Computers for Rose Park Residents
Para leer el comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aquí. SALT LAKE CITY – Rose Park residents looking for Wi-Fi or computer access can now access it through Salt Lake City’s new pilot program, Rose Park Connect. The partnership with the Rose Park Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake […]
My Voice. My Census. My Future: A Virtual Town Hall for the Black Community
Salt Lake City — Salt Lake City will host a virtual town hall focused on the importance of the Black community’s participation in the 2020 Census. The event is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to ensure a fair and accurate count of all the City’s communities. Mayor Erin Mendenhall will welcome a panel of […]