September 6, 2022 Salt Lake City has released a community-informed Vision Plan for Glendale Regional Park, the ambitious planned redevelopment of the former Raging Waters/Seven Peaks water park site. “This is the first time in a century that Salt Lakers have had the chance to shape the future of a regional park in our capital city […]
Salt Lake City to launch ARPA Community Recovery Grants Program
September 1, 2022 Salt Lake City, UT – Salt Lake City is launching a Community Recovery Grants Program that will inject $4 million into the economy through grants up to $100,000 to support nonprofits, small businesses, and local artists/artisans. Mayor Erin Mendenhall proposed this funding as a way to reach key community organizations and individuals who […]
Salt Lake City’s Capital Improvement Program is now accepting applications
September 1, 2022 Salt Lake City residents are invited to submit their ideas for projects that will improve their communities as part of the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program application process, which is open now through Sept. 30. Residents interested in applying must complete the CIP Constituent Application in ZoomGrants and submit by Friday, September 30, 2022 […]
Las nuevas señales de 20 mph comenzarán a colocarse esta semana en toda Salt Lake City
July 27, 2022 Salt Lake City ha comenzado a instalar señales de límite de velocidad de 20 millas por hora en toda la ciudad, marcando el paso final de la aplicación de una ordenanza recientemente adoptada que reduce el límite de velocidad de 25 millas por hora en las calles locales. “Estas señales indicarán a […]
Mayor Mendenhall, Salt Lake City Council Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis
July 20, 2021 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Council adopted a joint resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. The resolution, which was adopted at the Council’s formal meeting on Tuesday, outlines the impacts of structural and interpersonal racism, which are proven to have detrimental impacts on the mental […]
Mayor Mendenhall Proposes Wage Increase For Non-represented City Employees
July, 13, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is taking a first step in her commitment to address gaps in the City’s non-union-represented employee wages today. The Mayor is proposing a budget amendment that, if approved, would give those City employees a 4.5 percent raise. “Salt Lake City’s employees do […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall to Appoint Council Member Andrew Johnston as City’s Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach
Salt Lake City Council Member Andrew Johnston, the District Two representative, has accepted a position as the Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach with Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s administration. His specific appointment date will be identified in the coming days, as will the application process to fill the vacancy he leaves on the City Council. […]
Salt Lake City Passes Joint Resolution Establishing Electrified Transportation Goals
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City’s new Electrified Transportation Resolution, a joint resolution between Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the City Council, establishes a joint commitment to incorporate and promote clean energy transportation technology as an important solution in reducing carbon emissions and pollutants that impact air quality. The resolution includes goals of electrifying modes […]
Salt Lake City Releases an Emergency Loan Program for Businesses
The Salt Lake City Emergency Loan Program for businesses is now open for applications. This rapidly evolving COVID-19 crisis demands deliberate action. Not delays. This week, the Salt Lake City Council supported Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s request to release $1,000,000 in funding to support local businesses during this difficult time. “More than 90% of the 17,000 […]
Council Supports Development Of Mayor’s Emergency Business Fund
SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Lake City Council tonight indicated unanimous approval for Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s proposal to direct $1 million of city funds to help businesses facing economic uncertainties in the wake of COVID-19’s spread. “The business interruption happening in our community is significant and while we are bracing for an even bigger […]