A repaired and improved Cecret Lake dam now on view in Little Cottonwood Canyon The thousands of visitors who hike into Little Cottonwood Canyon’s Albion Basin this summer for the annual wildflower bloom will notice a rehabbed dam at Cecret Lake. In addition, they will likely encounter work crews performing the final construction activities and […]
Upwards of $10 million in affordable housing development assistance dollars released by Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) is inviting qualified housing developers to apply for a portion of the available $10.7 million set aside for use on affordable housing projects. As part of a city-wide effort to increase the number of affordable housing units in Salt Lake City, this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) […]
Salt Lake City Regional Athletic Complex Selected to Host 2021 US Quidditch Cup
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City’s Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) will host the 14th US Quidditch Cup on April 17 and 18, 2021. US Quidditch, the national governing body for the sport of quidditch, announced the event location selection earlier this week, citing the RAC’s proximity to the airport and Salt Lake City’s friendly, vibrant, […]
America’s mayors support Mayor Biskupski’s call for a national price on carbon emissions
Today at their summer gathering, the United States Conference of Mayors formally adopted a resolution introduced by Mayor Jackie Biskupski, urging congressional action to combat the impact of climate change through a national price on carbon emissions. Resolution 66 asks Congress to adopt legislation that imposes a price on carbon emissions sufficient enough to reduce […]
Salt Lake City receives prestigious recognition of climate achievements at U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting
Today at its annual conference, the United States Conference of Mayors recognized Mayor Jackie Biskupski for her leadership to advance renewable energy and tackle climate change. Presented at the “Climate Luncheon,” Mayor Biskupski was recognized for Salt Lake City’s efforts to transition to net-100 percent clean electricity, which made significant strides in 2019 with the […]
Mayor Biskupski’s statement on death of Mackenzie Lueck
“As a mother and a mayor, my heart breaks for the Lueck family. Today, all of Salt Lake City mourns for them and stands ready to offer our support,” said Mayor Biskupski. “I am incredibly grateful to Chief Brown and the members of the Salt Lake City Police Department for working diligently to gather evidence […]
Experienced prosecutor to be sworn in as Salt Lake City Justice Court judge
Today, at 3:00 PM at the Salt Lake City and County Building, Katherine Peters will be sworn in to fill the vacancy on the Salt Lake City Justice Court. Peters was chosen by Mayor Biskupski from a pool of five strong candidates recommended by the Salt Lake County Nominating Commission. The Mayor’s appointment of Peters […]
2019 Westside Music, Arts and Food Festival Returns for Third Year
With financial support from the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, the Westside Music, Arts and Food Festival returns this Saturday,June 22nd from 10 am to 4 pm at Sugar Space (132 S. 800 W.) in Salt Lake City. The Festival features a variety of food, art and performers on several stages. Along with live entertainment, an […]
Mayor Biskupski to honor Salt Lake City’s refugee community leaders
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski on Thursday will recognize and honor the contributions of the City’s refugee community at the Refugee Community Leaders Luncheon as part of the worldwide observance of World Refugee Day. The 2nd annual event begins at noon Thursday at the Sorenson Unity Center, black box theatre 1383 South 900 West, in […]
Volunteers Needed for the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference
Volunteers are needed for the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, announced Mayor Jackie Biskupski. Scheduled for Aug. 26-28 in Salt Lake City, it is expected that the conference will bring up to 5,000 attendees from more than 100 countries all over the world. The goal for the volunteers is to create a welcoming atmosphere for attendees while […]