Mayor Jackie Biskupski has fired Salt Lake City 911 (SLC911) Director Scott Freitag, effective immediately, following news of Freitag’s arrest for drunk driving on January 3rd. “There is no acceptable reason for anyone to put innocent lives in danger by getting behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated, especially an individual leading a critical […]

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of President Thomas S. Monson. Over the past few years, as Salt Lake City has dealt with critical issues, most notably homelessness, the LDS Church has responded with a high level of compassion and resolve set clearly by President Monson and his deep concern for those […]

“I would like to thank Senator Orrin Hatch, and his entire family, for a lifetime of public service on behalf of the people of Utah. Throughout my career, whether we agreed or not, Sen. Hatch has always been someone I could call when Salt Lake City needed help from Washington. I wish him and his […]

New numbers released by the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office and the Department of Economic Development highlight the success of the new Department since its creation in mid-2016. The “2016-17: By the Numbers” report illustrates the SLCDED’s role in attracting businesses of all sizes to Salt Lake City, including Amazon, which announced in June it […]

Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department is making several announcements this week for holiday and wintertime waste and recycling collection. All waste and recycling service will be delayed Citywide by one day the weeks of Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 Christmas trees may be disposed of in two ways: Residents may cut trees into no larger […]

On Thursday, Mayor Jackie Biskupski will issue a proclamation declaring December 21st as “Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in Salt Lake City.” Reading the proclamation, Mayor Biskupski will join elected officials and community members in a candlelight vigil observing Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. Mayor Biskupski will reiterate the City’s commitment to ending homelessness and preventing additional […]

In a continuing effort to improve the customer experience for those starting a new business or construction project, Salt Lake City launched a new online tool making the zoning and permitting process easier and more efficient for our customers. OpenCounter is a customized guide to help applicants achieve their project goals by clearly outlining the […]

Tonight, the Salt Lake City Council unanimously passed GrowingSLC: A Five-Year Housing Plan, the City’s first housing plan since 2000. GrowingSLC was first proposed by Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s Administration earlier this year and outlines a path to increase vibrancy in the housing market, provide security for vulnerable residents, and create equity in housing choice, citywide. “The Council’s […]

The Salt Lake City Public Lands Division is seeking public participation in the process of developing a Foothill Trail System Plan. The plan will apply to the Salt Lake City foothills between Emigration Canyon and the southern boundary of Davis County. It will produce a blueprint for an improved trails network for diverse users, to […]

Today, the Salt Lake City Council took action on two proposals presented by the Administration to address the affordable housing crisis in Salt Lake City. The proposals specifically dealt with approximately $21 million-dollars of Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funding the RDA Board set aside to deal with affordable housing in the City. The proposal prioritizes $10 […]