Mayor Jackie Biskupski and the Salt Lake City Transportation Division invite residents to provide input on the draft Transit Master Plan. The draft plan, developed over the past two years with input from thousands of residents and stakeholders, is available for review online at www.slcrides.org. A hard copy is also available for review at the […]
Salt Lake City Attorney Margaret Plane appointed to American Bar Association’s Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
alt Lake City Attorney Margaret Plane has been appointed to the American Bar Association’s Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), where she will work with fellow commissioners to secure equal treatment for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity in the ABA, the legal profession, and the justice system. “I feel very […]
Salt Lake City supports and celebrates contributions of immigrants and refugees “Welcoming Salt Lake Week,” and challenges others to join in
Do you have a favorite locally owned ethnic restaurant you can’t wait to tell others about? How about adding a book to your reading list that chronicles a refugee’s experiences as a new American? Do you have your own ancestral immigration story to tell? All of these activities are encouraged as “Welcoming Salt Lake Week” […]
Salt Lake City and Rocky Mountain Power reach agreement on ambitious clean energy goals for city.
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski sent to the Salt Lake City Council for their consideration the franchise agreement between Salt Lake City and Rocky Mountain Power, the City’s electricity provider. The franchise agreement has been under negotiation for more than a year, and complements a Clean Energy Cooperation Statement that the Administration and utility signed a […]
Mayor Biskupski, 76th Division of the U.S. Army Reserve, and family members of missing military personnel to participate in POW/MIA flag raising at Salt Lake City and County Building
In recognition of National POW/MIA Day on Friday, September 16th, Mayor Jackie Biskupski will welcome surviving family members of two missing servicemen from Utah, as well as members of the 76th U.S. Army Reserve Operational Response Command (ORC) to a special POW/MIA flag-raising ceremony at the Salt Lake City and County Building. The Fort Douglas-based […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s statement on her appointment of Lisa Shaffer to Director of the Department of Public Services
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced the appointment of Lisa Shaffer to Director of the Department of Public Services. Lisa is an 11-year employee of Salt Lake City, including two years as Administrative Services Director for Public Services. She has served for the past five months as Interim Director of the department. Her appointment is contingent […]
Mayor Biskupski and local gardeners to celebrate the Liberty Wells Community Garden’s first harvest
Mayor Jackie Biskupski will commemorate the first season of the new Liberty Wells Community Garden on 1700 South and 700 East in a press conference with Wasatch Community Gardens and local gardeners at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30th. As the latest addition to Salt Lake City’s Green City Growers program, the Liberty Wells Garden […]
Salt Lake City honored by Utah Safety Council with awards for outstanding achievement in workplace safety and increased seat belt use
Today, Salt Lake City Corporation was honored with the “Achievement in Safety by an Organization” award by the Utah Safety Council. The award is presented annually to one organization in the state for outstanding achievement in safety programs and for overall concern for the safety of Utah citizens. In addition, the city’s Department of Airports, […]
Salt Lake City begins 90-day parking ticket amnesty program
Today, Salt Lake City will begin a 90-day parking ticket amnesty program, designed to settle extremely overdue parking tickets issued prior to July 1, 2014. Individuals with qualifying tickets will receive a discount of approximately 60% off their current fines and fees in exchange for a $10 donation to a selected non-profit, if resolved online, […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s statement on the District Attorney’s ruling in the February officer involved shooting on Rio Grande Street
Today’s decision by the District Attorney was the result of a thorough and independent investigation into the events of February, including review of the officers’ body camera footage, and other critical evidence. This was a serious incident, and has been justifiably scrutinized heavily by multiple parties. I view this decision today both as a mayor […]