The Salt Lake City Council remains opposed to the proposed ICE mega detention facility. Without the information needed to fully evaluate its negative impacts, the City has determined that legal action is necessary to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, administrative procedures, and intergovernmental coordination requirements.

The Salt Lake City Council will interview applicants for the vacant District Four seat at its Tues., June 9 meeting.

Salt Lake City is accepting applications to fill the District Four City Council seat. District Four residents interested in serving on the Council must apply in person at the City Recorder’s Office by Monday, June 1, at 5 p.m. The Council will interview applicants during a public meeting on June 9. [...]

In response to a resident's inquiry about Eva Lopez Chavez' principal place of residence, the City Attorney and Recorder’s Office conducted an investigation and determined her ineligibility to continue as the District Four Salt Lake City Council Member. [...]

We understand that multiple individuals have come forward with allegations that Council Member Lopez Chavez engaged in conduct that may constitute sexual harassment. [...]

The Council is aware of recent reports regarding Cesar Chavez, a civil rights advocate, and recognizes the gravity of the concerns being raised. [...]

We are aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has purchased a property in Salt Lake City. We are working to understand the agency’s plans for the site and the impacts on the surrounding community. [...]

The Salt Lake City Council has selected new leadership for 2026, appointing Alejandro “Ale” Puy as Council Chair and Erika Carlsen as Vice Chair. [...]