The creation of an inland port in Salt Lake City’s westside holds the promise of tremendous economic benefit for both the City and the State. An inland port is a distribution hub where goods are imported and exported via rail, truck, and air. Over the past few years the City has completed the master planning and […]

The Council recently adopted a supplemental sales and use tax, which will increase Salt Lake City’s portion of sales tax by 0.5 percent, equal to 5 cents on a $10 purchase. The tax excludes groceries and large purchases like vehicles. Revenue could be used for City services and projects including but not limited to: streets […]

The Salt Lake City Council is committed to furthering responsible economic development in the northwest area of Salt Lake City, known as the Northwest Quadrant, which consists of thousands of acres of land prime for industries such as manufacturing, distribution and warehousing. The Utah State Legislature adopted a bill earlier this year designating a portion […]

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If you’re confused about who is doing what to help Salt Lake City’s homeless population, we get it! It’s complicated because there are several groups working on many different projects. What the City Council has Done The City Council’s current effort is planning for two new Homeless Resource Centers that will provide shelter and important […]

The Council is considering changes to the City’s regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), commonly known as mother-in-law apartments. The proposed changes would allow ADUs in more areas of the City. Currently, the only properties eligible for new, legal ADUs are those located ½-mile or less from a fixed transit stop for Front Runner, TRAX […]

After months of discussions and three public hearings, the Council adopted the final Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget for Salt Lake City on June 12. The budget builds up City services such as parks maintenance, public safety, affordable housing and public transportation. The Council will consider in the coming months whether to place an $87 million […]