The Council is reviewing two bonds: a $64 million Sales Tax Bond and an $80 million General Obligation (GO) Bond. If approved, the bonds would pay to improve public areas such as parks, trails, and other public-owned areas.  A bond is similar to a mortgage, and in these cases, Salt Lake City would be considered the borrower. […]

The Council approved the City’s total Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget in June as part of the annual budget process. The Council is now reviewing the Mayor’s recommendations on which individual CIP projects to fund. CIP projects are citywide community projects that improve public property such as streets, sidewalks, and parks. […]

The Council welcomed residents and community leaders at their in-person and offsite Council Meeting at the Sorenson Unity Center, recognized several noteworthy Westside residents, recognized the week of September 12, 2022 as “One Kind Act a Day” Week, and more […]

The Council continued deliberation of the proposed General Obligation (GO) Bond for parks and public lands and the proposed $65 million Sales Tax Revenue Bond, discussed the Capital Improvement Program, heard an update on the Anti-Gentrification and Displacement Plan, Thriving in Place Projects, and more […]

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Council issue the following joint statement regarding the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

The $425.5 million will fund major investments in capital improvements, affordable housing and neighborhood quality of life enhancements.