Tomorrow, May 19, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., bicyclists can stop by one of seven commuter pit stops for a copy of the city’s new “Bikeways Map,” as well as grab a bite of breakfast on the way to work. Hosted by Bike Utah, Salt Lake City, Jade Market, and several local bike shops, […]

Today, May 17, 2016, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Police Chief Mike Brown honored 26 Salt Lake City police officers and civilians for acts of bravery, sacrifice, and civic engagement during the 36th Annual Police Awards luncheon at the City Creek Marriott in Salt Lake City. The SLCPD present the awards yearly in conjunction with National […]

Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced her selection of Lara L. Fritts, CEcD to lead the city’s economic development efforts as director of the proposed Department of Economic Development, pending advise and consent from the Salt Lake City Council. Lara Fritts was previously the President/CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Annapolis, MD and is currently […]

Today, May 10, 2016, Mayor Jackie Biskupski, flanked by Rocky Mountain Power CEO Cindy Crane, launched a new initiative to double Salt Lake City’s current use of clean solar power. Standing against a backdrop of rooftop solar panels on the city’s Public Safety Building, Mayor Biskupski said the Rocky Mountain Power-sponsored program, Subscriber Solar, will […]

Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Holladay City Mayor Rob Dahle jointly announced that Finance Director Gina Chamness will be leaving her Salt Lake City post to become the Holladay city manager. “It’s been my pleasure to work with Gina on financial policy, including my recommended FY17 budget. She has given years of professional and dedicated […]

Mayor Jackie Biskupski will be joined by Rocky Mountain Power CEO Cindy Crane to announce a new initiative to increase Salt Lake City’s use of clean solar power. Salt Lake City’s commitment to the new initiative, Subscriber Solar, will nearly double the amount of sustainable energy powering government operations by the end of 2016. Mayor […]

“I am greatly saddened to hear of Senator Bob Bennett’s death. As a member of the Utah State Legislature, I had a few occasions to work with Sen. Bennett, and each of these experiences was marked by a mutual respect of the job we were doing for the people of Utah. I can tell you […]

Chairman Rogers, members of the City Council, and gathered guests… Tonight I am pleased to be presenting to the City Council and the people of Salt Lake City a fiscally responsible budget. This budget recommendation provides for our city employees, prioritizes our city’s infrastructure and maintenance needs, funds programs important to Salt Lake City’s values, […]

On Tuesday at 7 p.m., Mayor Jackie Biskupski will deliver her proposed 2016-2017 budget to the Salt Lake City Council. The City Council will hold public hearings, with a schedule to be announced, on the proposed budget during May and June. State law requires the Council adopt a budget by June 22 of each year. […]

Salt Lake City’s Justice Court has been named 2016 Justice Court of the Year by the Utah State Courts. The award is based on results of questionnaires administered to the public and to court employees, and measures customer service, efficiency in disposition of cases, jury movement, and employee performance. The City Justice Court is the […]