Mayor Jackie Biskupski and the Salt Lake City International Airport today announced a plan to phase out the five smoking rooms currently in use in five concourses at the airport. The six-month plan will begin on July 5 with the closure of the smoking room in Concourse D, and the final smoking room permanently closing […]
Choose a Salt Lake City park and celebrate National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday
Today Mayor Jackie Biskupski signed a proclamation in recognition of National Kids to Parks Day, on Saturday, May 21. The day is an annual effort to build stewardship for all parks and open spaces in the United States, especially among young people. “As a mom, I want my son Archie to have access to all […]
Jennifer Seelig, SLC Community Relations Director and former state legislator, to join Fair Park Board
Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s appointment of Jennifer Seelig to the Utah State Fair Park Board of Directors was unanimously confirmed on May 18 by the Utah Senate. The Senate, meeting in interim session, confirmed Jennifer to a newly created board seat that requires a Salt Lake City resident who lives adjacent to the Park. Jennifer has […]
Ride on: May Bike Month means commuter pit stops, chalk safety messages, and Mayors’ Bike to Work Day
Tomorrow, May 19, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., bicyclists can stop by one of seven commuter pit stops for a copy of the city’s new “Bikeways Map,” as well as grab a bite of breakfast on the way to work. Hosted by Bike Utah, Salt Lake City, Jade Market, and several local bike shops, […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Police Chief Mike Brown honor police officers and civilians at 36th Annual Police Awards ceremony
Today, May 17, 2016, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Police Chief Mike Brown honored 26 Salt Lake City police officers and civilians for acts of bravery, sacrifice, and civic engagement during the 36th Annual Police Awards luncheon at the City Creek Marriott in Salt Lake City. The SLCPD present the awards yearly in conjunction with National […]
Mayor Biskupski announces selection of new economic development leader
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced her selection of Lara L. Fritts, CEcD to lead the city’s economic development efforts as director of the proposed Department of Economic Development, pending advise and consent from the Salt Lake City Council. Lara Fritts was previously the President/CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Annapolis, MD and is currently […]
Salt Lake City launches program to double its amount of municipal solar power
Today, May 10, 2016, Mayor Jackie Biskupski, flanked by Rocky Mountain Power CEO Cindy Crane, launched a new initiative to double Salt Lake City’s current use of clean solar power. Standing against a backdrop of rooftop solar panels on the city’s Public Safety Building, Mayor Biskupski said the Rocky Mountain Power-sponsored program, Subscriber Solar, will […]
Salt Lake City Finance Director Gina Chamness to become Holladay City Manager
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Holladay City Mayor Rob Dahle jointly announced that Finance Director Gina Chamness will be leaving her Salt Lake City post to become the Holladay city manager. “It’s been my pleasure to work with Gina on financial policy, including my recommended FY17 budget. She has given years of professional and dedicated […]
Salt Lake City makes major commitment to solar power
Mayor Jackie Biskupski will be joined by Rocky Mountain Power CEO Cindy Crane to announce a new initiative to increase Salt Lake City’s use of clean solar power. Salt Lake City’s commitment to the new initiative, Subscriber Solar, will nearly double the amount of sustainable energy powering government operations by the end of 2016. Mayor […]
Mayor Biskupski’s Statement of the Death of Sen. Bob Bennett
“I am greatly saddened to hear of Senator Bob Bennett’s death. As a member of the Utah State Legislature, I had a few occasions to work with Sen. Bennett, and each of these experiences was marked by a mutual respect of the job we were doing for the people of Utah. I can tell you […]