With May as National Bike Month, a new, free 2017 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County bikeways map is now available at bike shops, libraries, and at municipal offices and recreation centers throughout the County. This is the first countywide bike map in a decade, and reflects joint interests of the City and County […]
Medical device manufacturer Biomerics to headquarter in Salt Lake City
Biomerics, a leading medical device manufacturer for the cardiovascular market, will relocate to a new corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City. The 230,000-square foot facility will be located adjacent to the Northwest Quadrant west of the Salt Lake City International Airport. The new facility will include corporate and engineering offices, research and development labs, and cleanroom […]
Salt Lake City and County Building seismic upgrades are now complete
The seismic upgrade work for the iconic Salt Lake City & County Building is now complete. A receiving system consisting of 16 tons of reinforcing steel, 285 cubic yards of concrete, and several new structural steel members was installed in less than a year. Prior to constructing the new shoulder walls, crews removed more than […]
A robust road repair season underway for Salt Lake City streets and sidewalks
Salt Lake City’s Streets and Engineering divisions have begun a busy season of road and sidewalk repairs that will progress through early fall. The work includes major projects on 900 West from North Temple to 2100 South and on Indiana Avenue/900 South from the Jordan Surplus Canal to 3600 West. “Functional and safe streets and […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s statement on today’s passage of the American Health Care Act
Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act in an effort to repeal and replace the successful Affordable Care Act. In 2017 alone, 197,000 Utahns have enrolled in coverage through the ACA. As Mayor of the Capital City, and the most diverse city in the state, I’m greatly concerned for […]
Construction has begun on SLC’s Jordan River Parkway Bridge, which will complete the popular 45-mile trail
Construction has begun on a bridge that will close a critical gap in Salt Lake City’s section of the Jordan River Parkway Trail. When finished, the bridge will mark the completion of this 45-mile trail, whose planning started in the 1970s. The bridge will span an active freight railroad corridor and create a new north-south […]
Infrastructure, sustainability, homelessness needs are among top priorities in Mayor Biskupski’s recommended Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget
Tonight, Mayor Jackie Biskupski presented a recommended Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget of $273 million to the Salt Lake City Council. The Mayor noted the balanced budget reflects the shared priorities of the Administration and Council, and emphasizes the following: Addressing homelessness Improving City infrastructure Promoting affordable housing Advancing clean energy goals Supporting dedicated and hard-working […]
Joint statement from Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Chief Mike Brown on new funding plan for County jail space
We thank Salt Lake County leaders for coming together and fulfilling their responsibility to provide adequate jail space to law enforcement in Salt Lake City and around the Valley. We’d also like to thank the State Legislature for helping to lead this conversation and providing the County with a clear path forward. Partnerships like this […]
Mayor Biskupski a leader in U.S. mayors’ new national drive for 100 percent clean energy
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and a coalition of U.S. mayors joined with the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign in a new effort to engage and recruit mayors to endorse a goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy in cities throughout the country. The initiative, “Mayors for 100% Clean Energy,” is led by Mayor […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski proclaims “Salt Lake City Marathon Day”
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski issued a Proclamation declaring April 22, 2017 as “Salt Lake City Marathon Day.” In the Proclamation, Mayor Biskupski highlights the significance of the race, and encourages all to participate in the festivities. Now in its 14th year, the Salt Lake City Marathon has established itself as a world-renowned event. Drawing thousands […]