It has been an incredible honor to serve as Chair of the Salt Lake City
Council in 2024. I am grateful to work with dedicated colleagues and serve
a community I care about deeply. As Chair, we focused on making real
improvements in our City and advocating for the needs and values of the
Westside. […]
2024 Annual Newsletter
Jordan River Fairpark District
The Council is reviewing a proposal to create a new zoning district known as the Jordan River Fairpark (JRF) District. […]
Cottonwood Park Bridge Closure
A few years ago, a fallen tree limb damaged the bridge in Cottonwood Park, restricting its use to a single lane for visitors accessing the dog park. Since then, Public Lands has been exploring funding options for repairs or replacement. […]
Prohibiting Distribution Centers on the Former North Temple Landfill Site
The Council recently approved a proposal from Mayor Mendenhall and her Administration to prohibit distribution centers, package delivery facilities, warehouses, and wholesale distribution centers on a 765-acre property at approximately 6780 W North Temple. The property is the site of a former landfill that operated from 1959 to 1979. […]
Lead & Copper Program
Lead can enter drinking water as it passes through service lines – the pipes connecting homes, schools, or other buildings to the water main. […]
Westside Bestside T-shirts
Ben Winslow from FOX 13 highlighted Council Member Petro and Council Member Puy wearing ‘Westside Bestside’ T-shirts at the Utah State Capitol with Mike Mower from the Governor’s Office. […]
UTA On Demand
UTA On Demand is an on-call ride-share service that connects riders with other UTA transit services, like TRAX, FrontRunner, and buses, or destinations within the designated service area. […]
Rose Park & Fairpark Neighborhood Byway Project
The Rose Park Community Council was awarded Capital Improvement (CIP) funds for the phase of a north-south neighborhood byway in the Rose Park and Fairpark neighborhoods.
Residential Street Reconstruction
In 2021 and 2022, the City will be treating and resurfacing 28 residential roadways, as part of an effort to maintain and extend the functional lives of streets.
Annual 2023 District 1 Newsletter
Looking back over the year, I am proud of all we have accomplished together as a community. Working with and for you as your City Council representative is an honor. […]