Salt Lake City’s FY 21-22 Budget reflects a critical and unique point in time for the City and its residents, Mayor Erin Mendenhall told the Salt Lake City Council during her annual budget presentation Tuesday. “We face a truly unprecedented opportunity, one born of historic challenges and fiscal responsibility, but we have the chance to […]
New City volunteer program collecting kitchen kits for new, permanent housing for those who have experienced long-term homelessness
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s Office has launched SLC Corps, a new volunteer program with a mission to channel City resources, connect with community partners and mobilize volunteers to enhance the community’s quality of life. SLC Corps’ first project is partnering with the Road Home to collect kitchen supplies for […]
Mayor Mendenhall, The Other Side Academy to Partner on Tiny Home Pilot This Winter
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced today the formation of a partnership with The Other Side Academy to create a tiny home village. The Other Side Village will be a pilot for a tiny home model of homeless services in Salt Lake City and will focus on serving people experiencing […]
Spy Hop’s new Youth Media Arts Center to be dedicated by Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall, City Council Member Valdemoros, and Heather Kahlert
SALT LAKE CITY – On April 28, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, City Council Member Ana Valdemoros will join Heather Kahlert, Vice President of the Kahlert Foundation, Missy Greis, Spy Hop Board Member and local business owner, and Kasandra VerBrugghen, Spy Hop Executive Director, for a dedication ceremony of Spy Hop’s new headquarters. “Spy […]
Salt Lake City Requests Community Input on Two Options for the Future of Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City is requesting community feedback on two potential options for the future of the Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park, which was drained in 2017 due to health and safety concerns. The interactive art structure, which was donated to the residents of Salt Lake City in 1993 as a […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall to Appoint Council Member Andrew Johnston as City’s Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach
Salt Lake City Council Member Andrew Johnston, the District Two representative, has accepted a position as the Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach with Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s administration. His specific appointment date will be identified in the coming days, as will the application process to fill the vacancy he leaves on the City Council. […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall Proclaims April Fair Housing Month in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY _ On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall marked the 53rd anniversary of the passage of the Federal Fair Housing Act by proclaiming April Fair Housing Month in Salt Lake City. The landmark legislation — Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 — prohibits housing discrimination […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall Updates Proclamation Requiring Masks in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed a proclamation Wednesday evening further clarifying the parameters for requiring individuals within the City to wear masks or face coverings when they are in public spaces or with people outside their household. The proclamation was updated to be more specific about what is considered a […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall Signs Proclamation Requiring Masks in Salt Lake City
For a link to this and other emergency proclamations visit https://www.slc.gov/mayor/emergencyproclamations/ SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed an emergency proclamation Wednesday morning requiring individuals within the City to wear masks or face coverings when they are in public spaces or with people outside their household. The move comes ahead of the end of […]
SLC Downtown Ambassador Program expands to the North Temple area
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced today the expansion of the Downtown Ambassador Program into Salt Lake City’s North Temple neighborhood. “North Temple has long been one of the most important streets in our City. It serves as a main street for the community that surrounds it, and the area […]