Through its Public Utilities dedicated watershed protection fund, Salt Lake City will contribute $1.5 million toward the purchase and preservation of Bonanza Flat – a 1,350-acre tract of popular recreation space and a critical source of Salt Lake City’s drinking water supply. The City Council and Mayor Jackie Biskupski have also created a joint resolution […]

Today, the Salt Lake City Council is scheduled to discuss Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s recommendations for projects to be undertaken in FY 2017-18 utilizing federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HUD). These include projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), […]

“While campaigning in cities throughout the country last year, then candidate Donald Trump spoke often about the “issue of urban renewal” and the “rebuilding of our inner cities.” Not quite two months into his term of office, President Trump is proposing a budget which will strip billions of dollars cities use to improve infrastructure and […]

On Tuesday, March 7th, at 6:45 pm, Mayor Jackie Biskupski will flip a ceremonial switch lighting new lampposts on the grounds and pathways of Washington Square Park. For several years, the grounds of the historic square surrounding the City and County Building have been largely dark as the project was underway. The lighting replacement project […]

On Tuesday, March 7, at 7:00pm, Mayor Jackie Biskupski will formally present to the Salt Lake City Council her recommendations for projects to be undertaken in 2017-18 utilizing federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HUD). These programs include: – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CDBG funds may be used for the […]

Today, Mayor Biskupski announced Salt Lake City was joining 31 other jurisdictions in an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in support of transgender students’ right to be free from discrimination at school, including the right to use restrooms and other sex-segregated facilities consistent with their gender identity. The brief was prepared by San Francisco […]

Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski directed Salt Lake City’s real estate team to notify the owners of the proposed homeless resource center site located at 653 East Simpson Avenue that the City will be cancelling the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property. The City is currently in the due diligence period and has the option […]

Warmer temperatures mean Salt Lake City’s Waste & Recycling Division will resume curbside compost can collection the week of February 27th – two weeks ahead of schedule. “We will continue to have some late-winter storms, but temperatures are on the rise and we know residents are eager to get outside and start working in their […]

Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski issued a Proclamation declaring February 16, 2017 as “Mayor Jake Garn Day in Salt Lake City.” Mayor Biskupski presented the honor to the former mayor and senator, during a visit he made with his family to City Hall. In the Proclamation, Mayor Biskupski highlighted Jake Garn’s service to his community and […]

Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced that Salt Lake City joined 20 cities and counties across the nation, in an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, asking the Court to uphold important constitutional protections for immigrants held in prolonged mandatory immigration detention by the federal government. The brief, authored by the County of Santa […]