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.
Contact:[email protected] The Salt Lake City Council remains opposed to the proposed ICE mega detention facility. Without the information needed to fully evaluate its negative impacts, the City has determined that legal action is necessary to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, administrative procedures, and intergovernmental coordination requirements. For months, the City has made every effort […]
Join us in the conversation about the City budget and services! The Council meets weekly in May and June to review, discuss, and fine-tune the Mayor’s recommended City budget according to their priorities and public input. […]
The Council approved a resolution outlining steps to fill the District 4 vacancy, held its second public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget, reviewed several budget-related items, and more. […]
On May 12, the District Four Council seat was determined to be vacant. The Council has until June 11, 2026, to fill the vacancy by appointing a member to complete the remaining term. Apply here. […]