We denounce the violence that occurred yesterday in Washington, D.C. and at our own Capitol. It is time to foster change in the partisanship that divides us. […]
New SLC Council Leadership Chosen
SALT LAKE CITY – City Council Members have elected a new leadership team for 2021.
At the Council’s January 5 meeting, the seven-member group chose Amy Fowler, who represents District 7, as the Chair. James Rogers, who represents District 1, was chosen as the Vice Chair.
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 […]