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 City Council Expands Access with Annual Westside Meeting The Salt Lake City Council invited community partners and districts across the city, with an emphasis on Westside residents, to an evening of food, culture and discussion about the future of the city. “Meeting in the heart of the Westside is about more than location,” […]
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 Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m., the Council will receive a briefing on the proposal. […]
The 2025 General Election in Salt Lake County is on Nov. 4. This year, Salt Lake City will participate in Ranked Choice Voting. Here are important dates to keep in mind. […]
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. […]