April 15, 2026 Spring arrived early this year and Salt Lakers are already busy with their yards. Just in time for the season, Salt Lake City’s Clean Air SLC landscaping equipment exchange program is now open. Salt Lakers are invited to apply for money toward the purchase of electric landscaping equipment, such as electric lawnmowers, […]
Mayor Mendenhall releases statement following meeting with ICE officials
March 30, 2026 “I spoke with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Charles Wall and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Director Tim Kaiser during a 30-minute virtual, introductory meeting last week. I was told ICE plans for Salt Lake City to host one of its ‘mega centers,’ with capacity for approximately 7,500 to […]
Mayor Mendenhall issues statement on proposed ordinance updates
March 24, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued the following statement ahead of tonight’s Salt Lake City Council meeting. “Yesterday I transmitted a proposal to the Salt Lake City Council to update Title 17 and Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code, which pertain to daily water allowances for nonresidential uses. New […]
With light and sound, Olafur Eliasson calls global attention to Great Salt Lake
March 23, 2026 Salt Lake City invites residents to gather at Memory Grove after dark to experience a new art installation by Olafur Eliasson—titled “A symphony of disappearing sounds for the Great Salt Lake”—that brings sounds of the lake to the heart of the city from March 26 through April 4. Each night at 9 […]
Mayor Mendenhall responds to drought, calls for water conservation efforts heading into warmer weather
March 19, 2026 With snow levels and early spring runoff well below average this year, Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced Salt Lake City will enter a Stage 2 Advisory for drought response today. It is the first time since October 2022 that the City has advised a Stage 2 response. While the current overall water supply […]
City Council Issues Statement on Cesar Chavez Allegations
The Council is aware of recent reports regarding Cesar Chavez, a civil rights advocate, and recognizes the gravity of the concerns being raised. […]
Salt Lake City invites public feedback on Fleet Block open space design concept
March 18, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands unveiled a design concept for the future of the Fleet Block open space, located at the corner of 900 South and 300 West, and is inviting community members to share their feedback through an online survey. The concept design for the approximately 2.4-acre open space—part […]
Mayor Mendenhall issues statement on DHS purchase for ICE detention facility
March 13, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is releasing the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s recent purchase of a warehouse on the City’s west side for the purpose of using it as a detention facility. “Let me be clear. A detention center does not belong in our capital city—full stop. The […]
City Council Issues Statement on ICE Property Purchase
We are aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has purchased a property in Salt Lake City. We are working to understand the agency’s plans for the site and the impacts on the surrounding community. […]
Living Traditions Festival welcomes the Smithsonian for U.S. 250 celebrations
March 12, 2026 The Living Traditions Festival is excited to announce its participation in Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals, a series of programs and exchanges marking the 250th anniversary of the United States showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape. These programs bring the spirit of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival—the institution’s largest and […]