The Council approved The Grove Project, an affordable housing development Downtown, approved Budget Amendment No. 4, and more. […]
February 10, 2026 Meeting Recap
The Council was briefed on a request to temporarily close two streets downtown for the Salt Lake Temple’s reopening in 2027, was updated on the Economic Development Loan Fund program, acting as CRA board was updated on a USA Climbing project at the former Salt Lake Mattress Company building, and more. […]
February 3, 2026 Meeting Recap
The Council unanimously approved the collective bargaining agreement for Salt Lake City Public Library, received a briefing and accepted public comment on Budget Amendment No. 4, and more. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Salt Lake City Council Reflects on a Year of Resilience and Community Investment
Facing rapid growth and economic pressure, the Salt Lake City Council in 2025 advanced zoning reforms, housing investments and long-term infrastructure planning to address affordability, strengthen neighborhoods and build resilience across the city. […]
2025 Year-in-Review
As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a period defined by resilience, both in navigating immediate challenges and initiating efforts to help Salt Lake City grow stronger for the future. […]
Salt Lake City Council Launches Citywide Holiday Food Drive to Support Residents in Need
The Salt Lake City Council is kicking off a two-week holiday food drive to help address food insecurity across the city in collaboration with the Food Justice Coalition, a local nonprofit organization. […]
September 2, 2025 Meeting Recap
The Council received a briefing on Budget Amendment No. 1, joined the Mayor in recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month, approved waiving building permit fees, and more […]