Facing rapid growth and economic pressure, the Salt Lake City Council in 2025 advanced zoning reforms, housing investments and long-term infrastructure planning to address affordability, strengthen neighborhoods and build resilience across the city. […]
2025 Year-in-Review
As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a period defined by resilience, both in navigating immediate challenges and initiating efforts to help Salt Lake City grow stronger for the future. […]
November 18, 2025 Meeting Recap
The Council approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Budget, heard an update on the early planning of the state’s proposed Homelessness Services Campus, recognized Nov. 12–19 as Transgender Awareness Week, and more. […]
October 14, 2025 Meeting Recap
The Council, acting as the C.R.A. was updated by Visit Salt Lake on the Convention & Tourism Assessment Area’s (CTAA) performance during its first full year, approved C.R.A. Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and more. […]
Salt Lake City adopts four flags to represent residents, visitors
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall proposed adopting three new City flags, in addition to the traditional Sego Lily Flag, on Tuesday to most accurately reflect the values of the City and its residents. The Salt Lake City Council adopted the flags via ordinance in its formal meeting. […]
Train Quiet Zone Temporary Suspension
The Federal Railroad Administration reinstated the Woods Cross Quiet Zone on March 18. Train horns will stop sounding within one week. […]
2024 Year-in-Review
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made in creating a safer, healthier, and stronger city. […]
Ranked Choice Voting
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. […]
SLCMAD Property Tax Increase
The Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District (SLCMAD) plans to increase property taxes for Salt Lake City residents in 2025. The SLCMAD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and a potential vote on the proposed tax increase on Dec. 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the district facilities. If approved by the board, the increase will take effect in Nov. 2025 […]
Salt Lake City Council Approves Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District
This evening, the Salt Lake City Council voted to approve the proposed Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District around the Delta Center and a 0.5% citywide sales tax increase to fund the project, including retrofitting the Delta Center to meet National Hockey League standards. The decision starts a major change in downtown Salt Lake City, including public benefits such as the revitalization of historic Japantown, public art, workforce development and more. […]