Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced Bill Wyatt as her choice for the Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports. Bill has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, most notably in his role as CEO of the Port of Portland. For the past 17 years, Bill oversaw the complex logistics […]
Mayor Biskupski honors longtime LGBTQ activists with Key to the City on National Coming Out Day
Today, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski honored longtime LGBTQ rights activist Kate Kendall and philanthropist Bruce Bastian with a Key to the City. The award was presented on National Coming Out Day, an annual LGBTQ day of awareness and action. In choosing to honor Kate Kendall and Bruce Bastian, Mayor Biskupski noted their long-time […]
Salt Lake City Launches OpenCounter, a New Online Tool for Business Development
In a continuing effort to improve the customer experience for those starting a new business, Salt Lake City is launching new online tools that will make the zoning and permitting process easier and more efficient for our customers. OpenCounter is a customized guide to help applicants achieve their project goals, while outlining the permits, and fees […]
SLC Parks and Public Lands Division Announces Safe Use Strategy for Liberty Park Multi-Use Pathway
Salt Lake City Parks and Public Lands Division is launching a one-year pilot program for etiquette on the multi-use pathway within Liberty Park. This pathway is popular for many activities, including biking, rollerblading, walking, and running. The primary goal of the pilot program is to educate park visitors about proper etiquette while traveling and recreating […]
Salt Lake City kicks off quest for $150K historic preservation grant to boost Granary District neighborhood with “Pick the Pickle” outreach
Today marks the launch of Salt Lake City’s participation in this year’s Partners in Preservation: Main Streets initiative, which was created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express to engage the public in preserving and increasing awareness of America’s historic places and their role in sustaining local communities. Salt Lake City is one of […]
Economic Development Director Lara Fritts appointed to the International Economic Development Council Board
On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, the International Economic Development Council Board appointed Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development Director, Lara Fritts, to their board. Fritts will serve a two-year term which will begin on January 1, 2018, and end on December 31, 2019. Fritts will represent Salt Lake City alongside 55 voting members from […]
Salt Lake City Receives IEDC Silver Award for Eccles Theater / Regent Street Development
Salt Lake City has received the Silver Award for best Public-Private Partnership (among cities with 25,000-200,000 population) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater/ Regent Street project! This award was publicly announced and presented at the IEDC Annual Convention in Toronto, Canada on September 19. Former […]
Wasatch Front transit expert chosen to lead Salt Lake City’s Transportation Division
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced Jon Larsen as her choice for the Transportation Division Director of Salt Lake City. Jon has extensive experience with transportation across the Wasatch Front. Serving as the director of modeling and data for the Wasatch Front Regional Council for the past six years, Jon led a team of engineers and […]
Salt Lake City honors POW/MIA Recognition Day with flag raising at City Hall
In honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day (September 15, 2017), Mayor Jackie Biskupski ordered the POW/MIA flag to fly through the weekend on the grounds of the City-County Building. “We raise the POW-MIA flag today out of deep respect for those who served our nation and never returned, as well as their loved ones,” said […]
Mayor Biskupski Announces New Solar Installations Completed on Seven Government Facilities
Projects include 756 panels and will bring 320,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy to municipal operations annually Today at Fire Station 10, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Fire Chief Karl Lieb and Tyler Poulson from the Sustainability Department discussed the City’s recent investment in solar power on seven separate municipal facilities, including five fire stations. […]