Salt Lake City and The Gallivan Center, with the help of generous sponsors, are proud to offer a wide spread of free summer activities for the whole family. Fun summer activities include Friday Night Flicks, Yappy Hour, and Independence Day and Pioneer Day fireworks shows. Friday Night Flicks is a great opportunity to watch family favorite […]

“I am truly disappointed that the Salt Lake City Council decided to stick with the UTA status-quo and voted against a reformer like Sen. Jim Dabakis. While they can argue that UTA and Salt Lake City need a transit “expert” on the Board, the sad truth is that the work of the experts currently in […]

With relatively few adjustments, the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s recommended FY18 budget of $273 million. The very lean budget reflects both executive and legislative emphasis on infrastructure — including much-needed road maintenance and construction of a new sewage treatment plant – as well as continued support for homeless […]

Salt Lake City is currently soliciting feedback on a proposed roadway redesign of 2100 South between 1700 East and 2300 East. This section of road will be undergoing scheduled pavement maintenance, including resurfacing, in mid-July. The design proposal recommended by the Salt Lake City Transportation Division would reduce traffic to one lane in each direction […]

Today Mayor Jackie Biskupski joined with 61 U.S. mayors to affirm Salt Lake City’s commitment to the climate goals enshrined in the Paris Climate Agreement, following President Trump’s withdrawal of U.S. support for the historic accord. The coalition of Climate Mayors released a statement on medium.com/@climatemayors today, included below. Mayor Biskupski also joined the coalition in […]

Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski nominated Sen. Jim Dabakis to represent Salt Lake City on the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Board of Trustees. Sen. Dabakis represents State Senate District 2, which encompasses a diverse section of Salt Lake City, including Downtown, Greater Avenues, Glendale, Liberty Wells, University of Utah, and portions of the East Bench. Sen. […]

Due to public health and safety concerns the Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park will not be opening this summer. The public art structure was donated to the residents of Salt Lake City in 1993 as a legacy gift from Mr. O.C. Tanner. The fountain is now 24 years old and in urgent need of […]

Wild Tribute announced today that the philanthropically motivated outdoor apparel company has moved its headquarters to Salt Lake City. Beyond lifestyle and recreation, Salt Lake City’s proximity to the company’s wholesale business and the open arms of local strategic partners as well as the embedded outdoors industry made the decision to move from Kentucky a […]

Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski signed a letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke of the Department of the interior, speaking in support of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Southern Utah. “Any federal decision to modify acreage or roll back protection of these incredible spaces will have negative and far-reaching impacts on Salt Lake City, […]

Salt Lake City has been honored by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY17 (current) City budget. In conjunction with the award, City Budget Manager John Vuyk and his team have received a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation from the organization, noting their contributions as the […]