Today at Liberty Park, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced the completion of a significant expansion of Salt Lake City’s electric vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure. Joined by Bryce Bird, Director of the Utah Division of Air Quality, the Mayor ceremonially plugged an electric vehicle into one of the City’s 28 new “smart,” Level 2 EV charging […]
Salt Lake City joins Amicus brief opposing President Trump’s “sanctuary city” Executive Order
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced Salt Lake City has joined 33 other cities and counties across the United States in a friend-of-the-court brief supporting Santa Clara County’s motion to block enforcement of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 13678. The Executive Order signed on January 25, 2017, addresses immigration enforcement in the United State, and threatens […]
Joint City resolution supports efforts to preserve and protect Wasatch County’s Bonanza Flat as open space
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 […]
SLC discusses federal funding programs identified as potential cuts in President Trump’s recent budget proposal
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), […]
Mayor Biskupski’s statement on President Trump’s budget proposal
“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 […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski to flip ceremonial switch in relighting a brighter Washington Square Park
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 […]
Salt Lake City seeks public comment on proposed 2017-18 projects to be funded with Federal Dollars
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 […]
Salt Lake City joins 31 jurisdictions in SCOTUS amicus brief supporting transgender students and Title IX
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 […]
Statement on homeless resource center sites at 653 East Simpson Avenue and 648 West 100 South
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 […]
Salt Lake City to resume curbside compost collection the week of February 27th
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 […]