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Meeting Highlights

FY27 City Budget Season Kick Off 

Mayor Erin Mendenhall presented her recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) budget, which includes a proposed property tax increase. The Council will meet throughout May and June to review and adjust the proposed budget.
 
Share your feedback with Council members by attending the May 19 and June 2 public hearings or by taking a quick survey. You can also reach the Council at anytime by emailing [email protected], calling 801-535-7654, or visiting link.slc.gov/CouncilComment.

Dolores Huerta Avenue 

The Council approved renaming the city-owned portion of 500 South between State Street and 700 East in honor of labor rights activist Dolores Huerta as “Dolores Huerta Boulevard.”

Dolores Huerta spent decades organizing on behalf of farm workers, and her advocacy for fair wages and dignified working conditions has left a lasting mark on labor rights in the United States. This honorary naming would recognize her contributions and their significance to our community. 

I hope that current and future children in our city grow up looking to Huerta as a role model — someone who fought tirelessly for a better society and who found the strength to speak her truth, even in the face of injustice,” said Council Chair Alejandro Puy. “She is a symbol of the courage we need more of: the courage to challenge wrongdoing, to uplift others, and to help build a more equitable world.

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Formal Meeting Highlights

The Council held several public hearings during the formal meeting, with most comments focused on the potential amendments to address issues related to camping in public spaces, including parks, sidewalks, plazas, and streets. The Council also heard public comment on nine additional city items, including:

• A request to rezone property at 1750 South Jefferson Street for a multi-family development. The project’s proposed community benefit includes reserving 15% of units as affordable housing for households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). 
• An ordinance vacating a portion of Fortune Road from approximately 2040 West Fortune Road to the intersection at Wallace Road. 
• A proposal to rezone properties at approximately 346, 350, and 354 South 800 East, for a 109-unit mixed-use building. 

Briefings

The Council was briefed on the following items during the work session:

• The Department of Public Utilities and the Metropolitan Water District’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The City’s Department of Public Utilities manages water, sewer, stormwater, and street lighting systems, including water from Metro Water. The Department proposes rate increases across all services and a rate structure change in the sewer fund. Increases are directly related to critical and aging infrastructure that is required by the federal government, and to keep pace with the increasing cost of supplies and equipment. (Watch)
• A proposal to update Salt Lake City Code to align with a new state law on how the Salt Lake City Department of Airports handles lost and forgotten items. (Watch)

Next Council Meetings

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 and Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Council will meet more regularly in May to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Join upcoming meetings on Tuesday, May 12, at 1 p.m. for the C.R.A. or work session, or the May 14 work session at 1 p.m. To make a public comment, join the Council Meeting on May 19 at 7 p.m.

Note: 200 East between 400 and 500 South will be closed May 11 through 20 for the Living Traditions Festival. If you are attending the meeting in person, please use the City Library parking garage and request a parking validation from Council staff. The garage can be accessed from 400 or 500 South between 200 and 300 East. ADA parking is available along 500 South, south of the City & County Building.

*Please confirm meeting times and agenda items 24 hours in advance*

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