As 2023 ends, the Salt Lake City Council reflects on a year focused on livability, equity, and sustainable growth. The City’s trajectory was shaped by groundbreaking accomplishments and policy decisions aimed at benefiting City residents and businesses. Here are some of the Council’s key 2023 highlights: […]
Salt Lake City to Host Inauguration for Mayor, Council Members
Salt Lake City invites the public, media, and stakeholders to attend the Inauguration and Oath of Office Ceremony for the City’s elected officials. All will be sworn in to serve a four-year term except for District 7’s Sarah Young, who will serve two years. The District 7 seat will be back on the ballot in 2025 for a four-year term. […]
Salt Lake City awarded a nearly $1M grant to educate, promote recycling to achieve zero waste by 2040
Dec. 21, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City is receiving a $954,687 Recycling Education and Outreach grant to implement improvements to the City’s residential recycling outreach program, following a competitive process administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Rain or shine, Salt Lake City’s residential recycling and waste collection […]
Salt Lake City receives $953,000 grant for Safe Streets for All pilot program
Dec. 19, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City has been awarded $953,600 from the U.S. Department of Transportation through Safe Streets and Roads for All to pilot an interactive safety education program in schools. The TravelWell Schools program will be delivered to K-12 classrooms in Salt Lake […]
Temporary microshelter community opens in Salt Lake City
Dec. 18, 2023 Utah’s first temporary microshelter community, located at 300 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City, began operations on Friday to support up to 50 individuals experiencing homelessness in a non-congregant setting as they connect with resources to transition to permanent supportive housing. Switchpoint, the nonprofit organization selected by the State Office of […]
15 Salt Lake City small businesses to receive ARPA Community Grants
More than $480,000 in community grants from the American Rescue Plan Act were approved for small businesses, artists, and nonprofits Dec. 13, 2023 Following a vote of approval from the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday, December 5, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced that 15 small businesses will receive ARPA Community Grant funds during […]
Salt Lake City, Sandy City, and Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy file joint suit aimed at environmental protections in Little Cottonwood Canyon
December 11, 2023 Salt Lake City, Sandy City, and the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (MWDSLS) filed a joint lawsuit in federal court on Monday, challenging the federal Record of Decision for the “S.R. 210: Wasatch Boulevard through Town of Alta Project” (dated June 29, 2023). The Record of Decision followed a […]
Salt Lake City, Catholic Community Services to host winter clothing drive
December 7, 2023 From Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 15, Salt Lake City and Catholic Community Services (CCS) are partnering to host a winter clothing drive for clients of CCS. Available times for drop-off donations are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Salt Lake City and County Building (451 S State […]
Ocean City approved for EDLF Loan from Salt Lake City Economic Development
December 6, 2023 The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $90,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Ocean City Seafood Market. Working with the Business Development division of the Department of Economic Development, Ocean City Seafood Market received a $90,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan to assist with purchasing a rooftop solar […]
Eight individuals, organizations receive awards for their impact on advancing human rights locally from Salt Lake City
December 4, 2023 Eight community members and organizations were recognized during Salt Lake City’s Human Rights Day Celebration on Saturday, ahead of the 75th anniversary of the U.N.’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The City’s Human Rights Commission solicited nominations from the public to honor individuals and organizations in Salt Lake City who have made […]