The Salt Lake City Council has selected new leadership for 2026, appointing Alejandro “Ale” Puy as Council Chair and Erika Carlsen as Vice Chair. […]
Salt Lake City Council Makes History with First-Ever Female Majority
Salt Lake City swore in a new City Council, marking a historic first: women now hold a majority of the seats. This milestone in gender representation adds to the Council’s distinction as majority LGBTQ+ and majority minority, with many members identifying as people of color, immigrants or first-generation Americans—often more than one. […]
Salt Lake City Council Reflects on a Year of Resilience and Community Investment
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. […]
Salt Lake City Council Launches Citywide Holiday Food Drive to Support Residents in Need
The Salt Lake City Council is kicking off a two-week holiday food drive to help address food insecurity across the city in collaboration with the Food Justice Coalition, a local nonprofit organization. […]
Salt Lake City Council Brings Local Government to the Westside
Contact: Whitney González Ferná[email protected] Salt Lake City Council Brings Local Government to the Westside The annual off-site meeting encourages residents to connect with City leaders close to home. SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 6, 2025 – The Salt Lake City Council is once again bringing City Hall to the Westside for its annual off-site meeting. This […]
Salt Lake City Council Invests $44.2 Million in Safer, More Accessible Streets, Parks and Sustainable Infrastructure
The Salt Lake City Council has adopted the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2025-26, allocating $44.2 million to projects that will make streets safer, improve parks across the city and incorporate sustainability into public facilities. […]
Salt Lake City to Hold Truth in Taxation Hearing
The Salt Lake City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. as required by Utah law. This hearing, triggered this year by a judgment levy for Salt Lake City’s General Fund, gives residents the opportunity to comment on changes to the City’s property tax rates. […]
Salt Lake City Seeks Input on Potential Community Projects
The Salt Lake City Council invites all residents to participate in the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process by sharing feedback on projects being considered for funding. From street and sidewalk repairs to park and facility upgrades, CIP pays for projects that enhance public property and relies on public input to ensure community needs are met. […]
Salt Lake City Council Adopts Annual Budget Focused on a Clean, Safe and Livable City
The Salt Lake City Council adopted the City’s $2.2 billion Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) budget on Tuesday. The adopted budget reflects public feedback and the Council’s long-standing priorities, including housing, transit, clean and safe neighborhoods and long-term infrastructure maintenance. […]
Statement on the Creation of the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District
On Tuesday, we approved the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District (PID), a new state-mandated financing tool to fund an estimated $1.8 billion in upgrades to key downtown venues, including the Salt Palace and the Delta Center. This is in addition to the $900 million in sales tax pledged last year. […]