As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made in creating a safer, healthier, and stronger city. […]

Next year is a local election year! This month, we voted for Salt Lake City to use Ranked Choice Voting (R.C.V.) again in 2025. R.C.V. allows voters to rank candidates by preference, and the winner will need a majority to win.  […]

The Council-approved Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY25) City Budget started July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025. Changes or adjustments to the adopted budget go through the budget amendment process. Amendments can happen several times yearly and include proposed project additions and modifications.  […]

The Council is reviewing proposed zoning changes that would require new gas stations to be a certain distance from a river, stream, or other water body. The changes would also create distance requirements for new gas stations in relation to parks or open space areas over a certain size. These changes aim to preserve and protect water sources and open space areas. […]

The Council is considering compensation changes for Council Members. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to hold a follow-up discussion about Council Member compensation at its Tuesday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m. work session meeting. The discussion is anticipated to begin at approximately 5 p.m. […]

The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands developed the 2020 Foothills Trail System Plan (“the Plan”) to create a managed trail network that balances environmental protection with recreational use. The Plan aims to provide various trail experiences for people of all ages while preserving the Foothills for future generations.