February 2, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Sustainability Department released a new round of food equity microgrants this week. The program, which began in 2023 aims to increase residents’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food. Individuals may apply […]
Salt Lake City completes water use audit at city properties, begins work to save 5M gallons annually
February 1, 2024 Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) has completed its report on water use efficiency at City properties, identifying ways the City can further conserve and use our finite water resources wisely. One of Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s goals is to make the City more responsive to and resilient […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall: Salt Lake City is strong, unwavering, undaunted
January 31, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her fifth State of the City address on Tuesday evening along Main Street at the Eccles Theater, highlighting the City’s progress and unveiling transformational opportunities to support residents and future generations of Salt Lakers. “In […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares Salt Lake City’s positive progress on 2023 goals
Jan. 29, 2024 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released the City’s 2023 report, outlining the progress achieved on goals introduced in the Mayor’s 2023 Plan. From advancing environmental stewardship to harnessing the City’s growth to elevating partnerships that provide support to our most vulnerable communities, Salt Lake City continues to execute meaningful work to support […]
Salt Lake City receives $953,000 grant for Safe Streets for All pilot program
Dec. 19, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City has been awarded $953,600 from the U.S. Department of Transportation through Safe Streets and Roads for All to pilot an interactive safety education program in schools. The TravelWell Schools program will be delivered to K-12 classrooms in Salt Lake […]
Temporary microshelter community opens in Salt Lake City
Dec. 18, 2023 Utah’s first temporary microshelter community, located at 300 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City, began operations on Friday to support up to 50 individuals experiencing homelessness in a non-congregant setting as they connect with resources to transition to permanent supportive housing. Switchpoint, the nonprofit organization selected by the State Office of […]
Salt Lake City, Sandy City, and Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy file joint suit aimed at environmental protections in Little Cottonwood Canyon
December 11, 2023 Salt Lake City, Sandy City, and the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (MWDSLS) filed a joint lawsuit in federal court on Monday, challenging the federal Record of Decision for the “S.R. 210: Wasatch Boulevard through Town of Alta Project” (dated June 29, 2023). The Record of Decision followed a […]
Salt Lake City opening ACE (Arts, Culture, and Events) Grant funding for 2024
Oct. 31, 2023 Applications open for Salt Lake City’s Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Fund for the 2024 cycle on Nov. 1. The annual grant program is designed to support neighborhood and community events in Salt Lake City, with awards ranging from $500 to $10,000. Since 2012, the Mayor’s Office has sponsored a variety of […]
Salt Lake City wins $1 million dollar grant for public art addressing the Great Salt Lake’s environmental crisis
Oct. 19, 2023 Salt Lake City has been selected as one of eight winning cities across the country to receive $1 million as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge. This unique grant program supports temporary public art projects that address important local civic issues in U.S. cities. The Salt Lake City Arts Council’s […]
Salt Lake City adopts anti-displacement plan to help residents retain affordable housing
Oct. 18, 2023 Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s anti-displacement plan, Thriving in Place, was formally adopted by the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday. Thriving in Place is a first-of-its-kind plan that will set the foundation for future policy and funding investments by Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City—working in conjunction with a consultant team led by […]