“I am not surprised to see yet another power grab from the State targeting Salt Lake City, even after assurances were made at the beginning of the session this would not happen. H.B. 433 makes clear what I knew last year, which is that any attempt to negotiate in good faith over this unprecedented bill […]
Mayor Biskupski and Chief Brown react to grand jury indictment in Lopez Tire attack
Today, a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, returned a three count indictment charging Alan D. Covington with violating 18 U.S.C. § 249 for attacking three men with a metal pole because he believed the men were Mexican, announced Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division; John W. Huber, United […]
Salt Lake City Fire Marshal grants extension of Fire Watch at Georgia Apartments
Today, the Salt Lake City Division of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) reported they have successfully engaged 30 of the occupied units at the Georgia Apartments with a housing plan to facilitate an evacuation order of the property. Of those, 24 units have immediate housing secured, six units are in various stages of housing assistance, […]
Federal worker emergency loan program considered by Salt Lake City Council
Tonight, the Salt Lake City Council is scheduled to vote on a proposed emergency loan program for federal workers who experience economic hardship due to a Federal Government shutdown. The proposed loan program was created by the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, Department of Community and Neighborhoods, and the City’s Finance Department during the last […]
Local bio-tech and regenerative medicine company expands in Salt Lake City
DiscGenics, a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing regenerative cell-based therapies that alleviate pain and restore function in patients with degenerative diseases of the spine, is expanding their operations in Salt Lake City. The Company has been located at the University of Utah’s Research Park since 2012. Their expansion will take them to an approximately […]
OODA Health Selects Salt Lake City for Tech and Engineering Hub
New healthcare technology startup OODA Health has selected Salt Lake City for a new technology and engineering hub, with plans to add more than 60 jobs in 2019. The OODA Health Salt Lake City office currently has 24 employees. Since opening offices in Salt Lake City, OODA Health company leaders have been continuously impressed with both the level of expertise and quality of […]
Salt Lake City’s Peter Makowski Wins 40 Under 40 Award in Economic Development
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Peter Makowski, Business Recruitment and Retention Manager for Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession’s 40 Under 40 awards, the only award of its kind recognizing young talent in the economic development industry. An independent five-member selection committee chose the […]
Mayor’s Office mourns the loss of community activist Archie Archuleta
Mayor Jackie Biskupski and members of her staff remember the life and work of Archie Archuleta, who died Friday. In October, Mayor Biskupski presented Mr. Archuleta with the ‘Key to the City’ for his decades-long work on behalf of those experiencing homelessness, Chicanos and other communities of color, LGBTQ people, and women. Mr. Archuelta was […]
New SLC Eatery brings modern American fare with traditional Chinese flare
A new restaurant in town is bringing the world of American dim sum to Salt Lake City. The new SLC Eatery located at 1017 South Main Street provides fast-casual lunch options and a fine dining experience for dinner unlike other SLC restaurants. Owner Paul Chamberlain and Chef de Cuisine Logen Crew have worked in the […]
Salt Lake City Mayor addresses housing, transit, clean air, and public safety in 2019 State of the City address
Tonight, Salt Lake City Mayor, Mayor Jackie Biskupski, addressed the challenges, successes, and opportunities facing the Capital City. Addressing her constituents in “the commons” at East High School, Mayor Biskupski spoke openly and honestly about the direction in which she and her team are steering this City. Mayor Biskupski opened her speech by acknowledging what […]