Today, the National Weather Service presented the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities team with its Honored Institution Award for providing over 100 years of daily weather observations at the Big Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant. The century of documentation has been essential to the NWS in tracking long-term weather and climate trends for the […]
Salt Lake City urges residents to properly dispose of or compost yard waste and leaves
Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Utilities and Department of Sustainability are urging residents to assist storm water management crews by doing a final seasonal yard clean-up to keep excess leaves from clogging gutters. Raking leaves now, and either disposing of them in City-issued compost bins or mulching them keeps storm drains free and clear […]
Salt Lake City featured in Sierra Club’s Ready For 100% Clean Energy Report
Today, the Sierra Club released a new report showcasing 10 U.S. cities that have made ambitious commitments to be powered with 100 percent clean, renewable energy and the steps those communities are taking to achieve their goal. The report features Salt Lake City, along with Moab, and Park City as leaders in the 100 percent […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski addresses affordable housing with faith leaders
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski convened faith leaders across Salt Lake City to address the affordable housing crisis. The working lunch served as an open dialogue for faith leaders to ask questions, provide feedback, and to learn about “Growing SLC: A Five-Year Housing Plan”, the City’s first affordable housing plan since 2000. In attendance were members […]
Global medical technology company expands manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City
Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, is driven to make healthcare better and they are upholding that mission in Salt Lake City. The company relocated two manufacturing operations to Salt Lake City last December, and recently announced it will expand its operations within the City. The company’s 137,000 sq. ft. facility located […]
Salt Lake City observes Veterans Day
The Salt Lake City and County Building, and city administrative officers will be closed Friday, November 10th in recognition of Veterans Day. Mayor Jackie Biskupski has ordered the POW-MIA flag to be raised Thursday morning to fly alongside the U.S. flag until Sunday. It is the third time the POW-MIA flag has flown at City […]
Members of the Salt Lake City Golf Division recognized by the Utah PGA
The Utah Section PGA has recognized two members of the Salt Lake City Golf Division in its annual awards. Dave Carter, Head Golf Professional at Glendale Golf Course, received the Player Development Award and Steve Elliott, Head Golf Professional at Forest Dale Golf Course, was presented the Gentleman Jeff Award. The Player Development Award is […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski appoints education and law expert Angela Doan as Senior Advisor for Education
Mayor Jackie Biskupski has appointed education and law expert Angela Doan as her choice for Senior Advisor for Education. Angela has extensive experience in education and law, most notably her time teaching in the Salt Lake City School District. For four years, Angela taught at Edison Elementary under a Title I school improvement grant, where […]
Salt Lake City wins $50,000 preservation grant to restore historic Utah Pickle Company building
On Thursday, November 2, 2017, American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Main Street America announced the winners of the Partners in Preservation: Main Streets grant campaign. Salt Lake City is among 11 winning historic sites, determined by popular vote, and will receive a total $1.5 million in grants to fund preservation projects. The winners […]
Salt Lake City Among Four U.S. Cities Selected for Prestigious Land Use Fellowship
Salt Lake City and the Urban Land Institute Utah District Council (ULI Utah) announced that Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski has been selected for the 2018 class of Daniel Rose Land Use Fellows by the Rose Center for Public Leadership. On Thursday, October 26, in conjunction with the national ULI Fall Meeting, Mayor Biskupski and mayors […]