A Westside community push for COVID-19 vaccinations outreach took place at noon on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center. […]
COUNCIL: SLC Elected Officials to take Oath of Office on January 3
An Oath of Office ceremony to welcome new and re-elected Council Members will take place at noon on Monday, January 3, 2022, on the east steps of the City & County Building. […]
COUNCIL: 2021 Year in Review
After some challenging times, including a worldwide health crisis and natural disasters, Salt Lake City bounced back and enjoyed a steadier 2021. While the City Council experienced internal changes with unexpected vacancies, they took this year to enact meaningful policies to strengthen each district and the City as a whole. [..]
Public comment open on planned 2023 Highland Drive/1100 East project that will see greater pedestrian, bike connections throughout Sugar House and Liberty Wells
December 13, 2021 Salt Lake City residents are invited to review draft plans for the 2023 reconstruction of Highland Drive/1100 East and provide feedback online through Dec. 30. The planned changes will see the important connector rebuilt from I-80 to Logan Ave., with special focus on improvements for pedestrians and cyclists and completing connections on […]
Salt Lake City Unveils New Mark Smith Memorial Arboretum at Salt Lake City Cemetery
November 6, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City’s historic Cemetery now boasts a newly-accredited arboretum named after longtime Cemetery Sexton Mark Smith, who died in 2019. The Mark Smith Memorial Arboretum is a formal recognition of the City’s commitment to preserving and enhancing the 122-acre site as both an active cemetery and a […]
Applications Open for City’s ACE Fund, Community Event Organizers Encouraged to Apply
November 5, 2021 Applications are now being accepted for Salt Lake City’s Arts, Culture and Events (ACE) Fund. The annual program is designed to support and grow neighborhood and community events in Salt Lake City, with awards ranging from $100 to $10,000. “The ACE Fund is an important tool in cultivating an event-friendly atmosphere in […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall Announces Ambitious New Plan to Transform the City’s Ballpark Neighborhood
November 1, 2021 Salt Lake City, Utah — Mayor Erin Mendenhall released the details of an ambitious new plan for Salt Lake City’s Ballpark Neighborhood today. The plan, which the public will soon have the opportunity to provide feedback on, calls for an array of improvements including a new library, new festival street, additional parks, open […]
Newest Honorary Street Designation Recognizes Longtime Faith and Civil Rights Leader Rev. France Davis
October 28, 2021 “Pastor France Davis Way” signs have been installed on Harvard Ave. between State and Main streets in honor of local longtime pastor and civil rights leader Rev. France Davis. “Pastor Davis has been a steady, strong force for good in Salt Lake City,” said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. “From his […]
Salt Lake City and Partners Get Closer to Ambitious Clean Energy Goals With Ground Breaking on 80 Megawatt Solar Farm
October 19, 2021 Salt Lake City celebrated a huge milestone in its goal of sourcing nearly 100 percent of municipal electricity from clean energy sources by joining partners in breaking ground on an 80 megawatt Solar Farm Tuesday morning. Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined Rocky Mountain Power; renewable energy developers D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) […]
Mayor Mendenhall Announces Recommendations for Rescue Plan Spending
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall today announced her recommendations for the City’s use of its $85 million in American Rescue Plan funding, which will arrive in two installments over the course of the next year. The Mayor’s recommendations were transmitted to the City Council last week and it will begin its process to consider […]