The Council heard briefings on several proposed budget needs from various departments and more […]
COUNCIL: SLC Council completes the redistricting process by adopting a new district map for the decade ahead
The Salt Lake City Council adopted new council district boundaries during their May 10 meeting, with a unanimous Council vote. The selected map adjusts the boundaries of six of the Council Districts (all but District 1). This new map is effective upon signature and will be in place for the next ten years.
Salt Lake City revamping Transportation Master Plan with focus on equity, multi-modal roadways
May 10, 2022 Salt Lake City’s Transportation Master Plan is being overhauled for the first time since 1996 to carry the transportation vision and values of Utah’s capital city through the next four decades. Dubbed “Connect SLC,” the new high-level policy document will guide the implementation of future projects across all modes of transportation, including […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall appoints Jorge Chamorro as new Public Services Department Director
May 6, 2022 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has appointed Jorge Chamorro as the new director of Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Services. Chamorro has served as acting director since April 2022, following the retirement of former director Lorna Vogt. “Choosing Jorge to lead Salt Lake City’s Public Services Department was an easy […]
City, State leaders discuss need for vigilance from drivers amid recent rise of deadly crashes, Mayor announces new task force to find solutions
May 5, 2022 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined law enforcement representatives and state transportation leaders Thursday in calling attention to a troubling uptick in deadly traffic crashes in the City and surrounding communities. Salt Lake City has seen a rise particularly in deadly auto-pedestrian crashes, with 9 pedestrian deaths so far in 2022. […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall Presents Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Proposal to City Council
May 3, 2022 Meeting the needs of a growing city and increased demands on City government are the central components of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s 2023 proposed budget, which she presented to the City Council Tuesday. “Today we find ourselves in a unique economic position with a growing economy, rising population, and inflation. But, we also […]
COUNCIL: SLC Council’s budget process begins, public hearings to be held in May & June
Join us in the conversation about the City budget and services! Mayor Mendenhall will present her recommended budget on Tuesday, May 3 during the City Council 7 p.m. formal meeting. The Council meets weekly on Tuesdays between May and mid-June to discuss and fine-tune the recommended budget until its adoption in June. […]
Mayor Mendenhall Proclaims April Fair Housing Month in Salt Lake City
April 27, 2022 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and community partners marked the 54th anniversary of the passage of the Federal Fair Housing Act on Wednesday and highlighted the need for accessible accommodations in housing and business. “Salt Lake City is dedicated to inclusiveness in housing, transportation, business, entertainment, recreation, and amenities for all […]
Salt Lake City Announces Expansion of the Summer Food Service Program
April 22, 2022 Salt Lake City’s Youth and Family Services is expanding its Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to include a new program site in the Fairpark community. SFSP is a federally funded program striving to better the wellness, growth, and development of children in the United States by providing organizations with reimbursement for nutritious […]
Water line work will create traffic restrictions on State Street from South Temple to State Capitol through late summer
April 22, 2022 Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) advises drivers to plan ahead for traffic impacts on State Street, between North Temple and 300 North, starting as early as Monday, April 25. State Street will be closed to through-traffic, available to local traffic only. Crews will replace the existing water main on […]