Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Mayor’s Artists Awards, which will be presented in conjunction with the Utah Arts Festival on Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Washington Square. A Utah Arts Festival tradition for more than 25 years, the Mayor’s Artist Awards recognize individuals […]
Salt Lake City’s economic development director to step down in August
Today, Salt Lake City announced that Lara Fritts, Director of the City’s Department of Economic Development will leave her position effective August 2nd. Lara has accepted the role of President and CEO of Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP), the lead economic development organization serving the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico in […]
Producers of world’s most advanced skis announces plan to expand SLC headquarters with help of the City
Today, Salt Lake City and DPS Skis, producers of the world’s most advanced skis and ski products, has announced plans to expand their Granary District operation. The new 25,000 sq. ft. facility at 537 West 600 South will allow for increased production to meet growing demand and facilitate expanding product lines. DPS Skis was founded […]
Mayor proposes lowering parking meter increase and funding fire fighters with new revenue in FY20 budget
Final numbers from the State Tax Commission, released yesterday, have resulted in $876,352 in new available growth revenue in Salt Lake City for this upcoming fiscal year. The City is currently in the process of finalizing the FY20 budget, which must be adopted by the City Council no later than June 30th. Given the timing […]
Salt Lake City secures distinguished economic development accreditation
Today, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced that Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development has been recognized as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). The accreditation was given to Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Director Lara Fritts, following remarks by the mayor at the IEDC Economic Future Forum, currently being hosted in Salt Lake […]
Hearing on proposed 4th Avenue Well postponed
A public hearing scheduled for Thursday, June 6th before Salt Lake City’s Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) on the proposed design of the 4th Avenue well near Memory Grove has been postponed to a date to be determined. The Salt Lake City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday, June 4th to approve the well upgrade project of […]
Lara Fritts Named Consultant Connect North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2019
Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, announced its 2019 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers Friday. Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development Director Lara Fritts made the top 50. The economic development professionals selected for this list were nominated by their colleagues […]
Salt Lake City invites public to learn about missing middle housing
Meet Us in the Middle Missing Middle Housing and Deciphering Density in SLC Salt Lake City invites public to learn about missing middle housing The Salt Lake City Planning Division is inviting residents on a walking tour of the Avenues Neighborhood to look at different examples of what has been coined as “missing middle housing.” The […]
Mayor Biskupski presents $330 million-dollar City budget with focus on parks, housing, transit, police, and roads
Tonight, Mayor Jackie Biskupski presented her recommended General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2019-20, describing it as the “culmination of the work” her Administration and City Council have done together over the last three years. The $330 million-dollar General Fund Budget represents an overall growth of $28 million-dollars, including increased revenue from property and sales-tax […]
Utah Communities Celebrate Landmark Renewable Energy Legislation
Rocky Mountain Power partnered with local governments to support passage of the Community Renewable Energy Act which authorizes a path to net-100% renewable electricity Representatives from numerous Utah communities along with Rocky Mountain Power will join Governor Gary Herbert at a ceremonial signing this afternoon for the Community Renewable Energy Act (HB 411). The legislation […]