In a pivotal decision Tuesday evening, the Salt Lake City Council voted to approve Affordable Housing Incentives (AHI) zoning changes to encourage affordable housing construction across the City. This landmark decision comes after months of thorough Council deliberations, underscoring the City’s commitment to making Salt Lake City an affordable place to live despite growth and change. […]
SLC Council Statement on Threats to Jewish Community
We recently learned our local Jewish community has been targeted in the form of violent threats to many places they cherish. As a city, we are committed to being a safe and welcoming place for all regardless of race, color, origin or creed. […]
SLC Council Approves Nearly $40 Million for Community Projects
The Salt Lake City Council voted to adopt nearly $40 million in project-specific funding for the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. The Council funded 26 CIP projects recommended by Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Capital Improvements Project Advisory Board and an additional seven projects with extra funding—$1.2 million—allocated in the FY2023-24 City Budget. […]
Salt Lake City Council Appoints Sarah Young to Fill District 7 Vacancy
The Salt Lake City Council has appointed Sarah Young as the latest representative for Council District 7, which includes Sugar House. Council Member Young was appointed during a third round of votes and was sworn in immediately after. […]
Salt Lake City Council to Interview District 7 Vacancy Applicants
The Salt Lake City Council will soon appoint a representative to fill the vacant District 7 City Council seat following former Councilwoman Amy Fowler’s resignation, which became effective July 3. […]
Salt Lake City Begins Accepting Applications for District 7 Appointment
The Salt Lake City Recorder’s Office is accepting applications to fill the City Council District 7 vacancy following Councilwoman Amy Fowler’s resignation, which is effective July 3. All eligible residents with a passion for public service are encouraged to apply. […]
Salt Lake City Council Adopts ‘Responsive’ City Budget, Prioritizes Affordable Housing and Homelessness
The Salt Lake City Council adopted the City’s approximately $2 billion annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (FY24). The General Fund, which represents $448.5 million of the annual budget, includes substantial investments in programs to address the dual crises of housing instability and homelessness. […]
Salt Lake City Council Announces Appointment Process for District 7 Council Vacancy
The Salt Lake City Council will soon decide who will be appointed as the Council District 7 representative once Councilwoman Amy Fowler’s resignation is effective on July 3. The process to vet, interview and appoint a candidate to serve until January 2024 is expected to go as follows […]
Statement on Council Member Fowler’s Resignation
The Council would like to express our support for Councilwoman Amy Fowler in her decision to resign. […]
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.