In recognition of National POW/MIA Day on Friday, September 16th, Mayor Jackie Biskupski will welcome surviving family members of two missing servicemen from Utah, as well as members of the 76th U.S. Army Reserve Operational Response Command (ORC) to a special POW/MIA flag-raising ceremony at the Salt Lake City and County Building. The Fort Douglas-based […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s statement on her appointment of Lisa Shaffer to Director of the Department of Public Services
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced the appointment of Lisa Shaffer to Director of the Department of Public Services. Lisa is an 11-year employee of Salt Lake City, including two years as Administrative Services Director for Public Services. She has served for the past five months as Interim Director of the department. Her appointment is contingent […]
Mayor Biskupski and local gardeners to celebrate the Liberty Wells Community Garden’s first harvest
Mayor Jackie Biskupski will commemorate the first season of the new Liberty Wells Community Garden on 1700 South and 700 East in a press conference with Wasatch Community Gardens and local gardeners at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30th. As the latest addition to Salt Lake City’s Green City Growers program, the Liberty Wells Garden […]
Salt Lake City honored by Utah Safety Council with awards for outstanding achievement in workplace safety and increased seat belt use
Today, Salt Lake City Corporation was honored with the “Achievement in Safety by an Organization” award by the Utah Safety Council. The award is presented annually to one organization in the state for outstanding achievement in safety programs and for overall concern for the safety of Utah citizens. In addition, the city’s Department of Airports, […]
Salt Lake City begins 90-day parking ticket amnesty program
Today, Salt Lake City will begin a 90-day parking ticket amnesty program, designed to settle extremely overdue parking tickets issued prior to July 1, 2014. Individuals with qualifying tickets will receive a discount of approximately 60% off their current fines and fees in exchange for a $10 donation to a selected non-profit, if resolved online, […]
Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s statement on the District Attorney’s ruling in the February officer involved shooting on Rio Grande Street
Today’s decision by the District Attorney was the result of a thorough and independent investigation into the events of February, including review of the officers’ body camera footage, and other critical evidence. This was a serious incident, and has been justifiably scrutinized heavily by multiple parties. I view this decision today both as a mayor […]
Salt Lake City asks residents to nominate local non-profits for parking amnesty program
On August 9, 2016, Salt Lake City will begin a 90-day parking ticket amnesty program designed to allow individuals with extremely overdue parking tickets (prior to July 1, 2014) to significantly lower their fine by donating four cans of non-perishable food (in person) to the Utah Food Bank or by making a $10 donation (online) […]
Salt Lake City completes purchase of 305 acres of open lands near City Creek Canyon, closing out 12-year Open Space Bond
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced Salt Lake City had completed the purchase of approximately 305 acres of open land near City Creek Canyon. The land was first identified by the Open Space Program in February 2016, and was recommended for purchase to the Mayor and City Council by the Parks, Natural Land, Trails, and Urban […]
Salt Lake City hosting open house for 1300 South Reconstruction Project Phase 2 on Wednesday, July 27
Salt Lake City is hosting an open house to discuss the 1300 South Reconstruction Project, now in Phase 2. The public is invited to learn more about the project and to offer feedback. The meeting will be held at the Sorenson Unity Center from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The 1300 South Reconstruction Project began in […]
SLC to launch its Housing Innovation Lab with introduction of the new “Emery Passive House”
Mayor Jackie Biskupski, City Council Member Andrew Johnston, and Salt Lake City housing officials will cut the ribbon on Thursday, July 21st at the Emery Passive House – a model of efficient, innovative, and affordable family housing in Salt Lake City’s Poplar Grove neighborhood. “This is a home anyone would be proud to own,” Mayor […]