Salt Lake City strongly opposes H.B. 257. This bill sends a hostile and demeaning message to transgender and non-binary Utahns and creates greater division in our community by compromising the safety and dignity of certain groups of people over others. […]
Public Input Requested on Salt Lake City Council Budget Process
The Salt Lake City Council invites the public to share feedback on the proposed FY2023-24 City budget during the first of two scheduled public hearings tonight at 7 p.m. Constituents are encouraged to tell Council Members about the City services and projects they believe should be prioritized while the Council works to balance the budget.
Council returns to virtual public meetings
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. […]
Racial Equity & Policing Update: Next step for SLCPD budget audit
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.[…]
To those who tried to access our August 18 Council Meeting
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. […]
Council COVID-19 Actions
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 […]
November Office Closure Dates
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!
RDA Board approves NWQ, LLC Tax Increment Agreement
In August 2019, the Council, acting in its capacity as the Redevelopment Agency Board (RDA), approved a resolution authorizing a property tax increment reimbursement of up to $28 million to NWQ, LLC over a 20-year term. Tax Reimbursement agreements are a standard part of the Council’s work as the RDA Board, read their Tax Increment […]
Results of citywide pavement conditions survey now available
The Council receives feedback regularly about the condition of City-owned streets and how pavement that’s in bad shape negatively impacts residents. A thorough report was recently completed that rates the condition of every City-owned street in Salt Lake City. The Council plans to discuss the study at an upcoming work session meeting. Check out the […]