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.
The Council set public hearing dates for proposed updates to utility impact fees, discussed efforts to expand housing options, approved an extension of the Hoyt Place zoning change, and received briefings on wetland preservation and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. […]
On Aug. 18, the Council allocated $34.88 million of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program funding to 25 projects across the city. These projects range from park maintenance and improvements to street repairs and traffic safety. […]
Salt Lake City Public Utilities is proposing updates to the City’s water, sewer and stormwater impact fees. Learn more about the proposed impact fees. […]
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026 the Salt Lake City Council adopted the City’s $2.1 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) budget, approving a spending plan focused on public safety, essential services, neighborhood infrastructure and thoughtful financial stewardship.