SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City’s commitment to equity has been bolstered by the hiring of Kaletta Lynch as Chief Equity Officer, a new position within the Mayor’s Office that will oversee equity efforts citywide. “There’s no denying that there are families in our community who have gone without the access and opportunities that […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall Signs Executive Order Requiring Masks in City Facilities
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed an executive order Monday evening to continue preventing the spread of COVID-19 by requiring City employees and members of the public to wear a mask when they are in a City facility. “I’m committed to keeping our City team healthy, and ensuring the members of […]
New City volunteer program collecting kitchen kits for new, permanent housing for those who have experienced long-term homelessness
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s Office has launched SLC Corps, a new volunteer program with a mission to channel City resources, connect with community partners and mobilize volunteers to enhance the community’s quality of life. SLC Corps’ first project is partnering with the Road Home to collect kitchen supplies for […]
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. […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall Proclaims April Fair Housing Month in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY _ On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall marked the 53rd anniversary of the passage of the Federal Fair Housing Act by proclaiming April Fair Housing Month in Salt Lake City. The landmark legislation — Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 — prohibits housing discrimination […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall Updates Proclamation Requiring Masks in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed a proclamation Wednesday evening further clarifying the parameters for requiring individuals within the City to wear masks or face coverings when they are in public spaces or with people outside their household. The proclamation was updated to be more specific about what is considered a […]
A Stronger, More Resilient, More Equitable Salt Lake City in 2021 and Beyond
A Stronger, More Resilient, More Equitable Salt Lake City in 2021 and Beyond Striving for a better city through change was theme of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s State of the City Address SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shared her vision for a city guided by intention and bold change for the […]
Mayor Mendenhall Releases First Salt Lake City Annual Progress Report Card
Today, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released the Salt Lake City Annual Progress Report Card. This document is a first in the City’s history and accounts for the status of the Mayor’s 2020 city goals. “Transparency in government must bring not only public commitments to goals, but public accountability for the results. It’s important […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall to Deliver Second State of the City January 26
SALT LAKE CITY– Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will deliver her 2021 State of the City address, the second of her term, on January 26 at 7 p.m. Her remarks will be broadcast live from the City Council Chambers at www.youtube.com/c/SLCLiveMeetings andwww.facebook.com/SLCMayor. There will be no in-person attendance due to COVID-19. Mayor Mendenhall will update the public […]