To help reduce the transmission of COVID-19, the Salt Lake City Council will return to virtual public meetings starting August 17. The return to online meetings follows an increase in COVID-19 cases in the City and elsewhere.

This change in meeting attendance is a precautionary measure for the safety of the public and City employees and is based on the latest reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Council will return with hybrid or in-person meetings when appropriate. […]

The Council is planning the City’s first ever zero-based budgeting exercise for the police department budget. This would rebuild the department’s budget from zero with the goal of aligning expenses with Council and community expectations for the department.[…]

It was brought to our attention during last night’s meeting that the Webex information listed on our website was incorrect. This prevented some attendees from participating in the 7 p.m. formal meeting. Our staff truly apologizes to all who attempted to use this incorrect information and could not participate. Transparency, ease of access, and open participation in our government process is a priority to us, and an honor Council Members and staff take seriously. […]

Recently, the Council approved Budget Amendment 4, which contains funding to help mitigate disaster impacts related to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak among other things. COVID-19-related funding requests in this budget amendment include […]

The Council Office will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day and Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving. If you need assistance, please call 801-535-7600 or email council.comments@slcgov.com and we will get back to you once the office reopens!