Skip the Trip to City Hall! The Council will host its Oct. 7 meeting at the Sorenson Unity Center on the Westside. Please note that a Zoom option will not be available for this meeting. […]
Working Together on the Proposed Homeless Campus
The State’s announcement about a new homeless services campus on the Westside was a shock to our community. We, as your city officials, share your frustration, and we always work to include you in early conversations about projects that will affect our home. […]
Public Lands Zoning Changes & West High School Street Vacation
The proposed text amendment aims to make the temporary zoning standards adopted by the Council in February permanent. These standards were created under a Temporary Land Use Regulation (TLUR) to update zoning rules for K-12 public school development in the Public Lands (PL) District. A TLUR allows activities that don’t meet the permanent zoning rules for a specific time. […]
Northpoint Area Annexation
The Council approved a proposal to add land along 2200 West in the Northpoint area to Salt Lake City. This process, called annexation, will move the land from Salt Lake County to the City. The Council also approved the land’s zoning designation to guide its future development. […]
FY2025-26 City Budget
The Council-approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) City Budget started July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2026. Changes or adjustments to the adopted budget go through the budget amendment process. Amendments can happen several times yearly and include proposed project additions and modifications. […]
Madsen Park Improvements
Madsen Park is getting a new playground this summer! SLC Public Lands will close the current playground in mid-June and unveil the new playground in July. This and other new improvements are made possible thanks to the Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond voters approved in 2022. […]
West-East Connections Survey
Westside neighborhoods are separated from the rest of Salt Lake City by I-15 and major railroad lines. SLC Transportation is launching a new study, funded by the US Department of Transportation, to find and focus on solutions to improve west-east connectivity. […]
Train Quiet Zone Temporary Suspension
On Sept. 30, 2024, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) temporarily suspended the entire Woods Cross Quiet Zone after identifying four non-compliant train crossings within the zone. As a result of the suspension, routine train horn sounding must be initiated at crossings from Ogden to Salt Lake City until all crossings meet Quiet Zone regulations. […]
Join an Upcoming Budget Workgroup Session
In May, the City Council will meet weekly to discuss the Mayor’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26). The budget outlines how the City will spend tax dollars on services like roads, parks, public safety, and public utilities. […]
Statement on the Temporary Jordan River Trail Closure
The Jordan River Parkway Trail is closed from Cottonwood Park to 700 North. This is a direct response to ongoing public safety concerns that have been unsuccessfully addressed through any other means. The closure will also address the relocation of the trail behind Backman Elementary to improve visibility and safety […]