Puy, Carlsen to Lead Salt Lake City Council in 2026
The Salt Lake City Council has selected new leadership for 2026, appointing Alejandro “Ale” Puy as Council Chair and Erika Carlsen as Vice Chair. [...]
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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. [...]
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The Salt Lake City Council is the seven-member legislative branch of Utah’s capital city. The Council sets Salt Lake City’s overall policy direction and allocates resources via the adoption of annual budgets and ordinances. The Council also serves as the Board of Directors for Salt Lake City’s Community Reinvestment Agency, the Local Building Authority and the Board of Canvassers.