Salt Lake City has a Mayor/Council form of government. The City Council is the legislative branch and works with the Mayor to serve residents.
The Council sets city policies and approves the annual budget. Each Council Member is elected to a four-year term and represents one of the city’s seven districts with similar population sizes.
Get involved today by finding your Council member, sharing your input and participating in Council meetings.
Salt Lake County’s 2025-26 Winter Response Plan will provide 732 overflow beds across shelters to keep our unsheltered neighbors safe and warm throughout the season. Adults seeking shelter beds, including couples and veterans, can call 801-990-9999 or visit a Resource Center. Transportation is available between facilities.[…]
The Council recognized October as Italian-American Heritage Month, approved reallocating U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) HOME-ARP funds, held a public hearing on Budget Amendment No. 2, and more. […]
The Council is reviewing a proposal to update the zoning map and rules for the RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multifamily Residential) and RMF-45 (Moderate/High Density Multifamily Residential) zoning districts. […]
On Aug. 11, 2025, a fire on the 300 South block of Main Street destroyed four businesses, affecting more than 250 employees and neighboring businesses. Given the significant impact on a core Downtown block, the City has been actively exploring ways to support the impacted property owners, business owners, and employees. […]