Salt Lake County will hold its annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count from 4 to 6 a.m. on January 30, 31, and Feb. 1, 2025. Volunteers are needed to help identify individuals living without shelter and assess improvements to current services. […]
Funding Our Future
In 2017 a road network study found that more than 60% of Salt Lake City’s roads were in poor condition because of a lack of funding following the 2008 recession. To address this and other critical issues, voters approved the Funding Our Future bond in 2018. […]
2024 Public Utilities Newsletter
Hola Neighbors, What a year it has been! We’ve achieved so much together, and I’m excited to build on this momentum as we move into 2025. This year, the City Council focused on critical projects to help our City grow. This included investments in our aging water systems and approving strategies to help our neighbors stay in their homes and support renters. […]
Jordan River Fairpark District
The Council is reviewing a proposal to create a new zoning district known as the Jordan River Fairpark (JRF) District. […]
Your Opinion Matters
Please help our District and City by sharing your feedback with me. Your comments can include what you would like to see improved, where we are doing a good job, and any other ideas you may have. These comments will help me as I continue to advocate for a stronger, more vibrant city. […]
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. […]
Clean Air SLC Landscaping Equipment Exchange
Gas-powered lawn equipment creates a lot of air pollution! That’s why Salt Lake City is offering a limited number of vouchers for residents to switch to Electric Leaf Blowers, Snow Shovels, and/or Snow Blowers. […]
Prohibiting Distribution Centers on the Former North Temple Landfill Site
The Council is reviewing 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. […]
Emerald Ribbon
Ale visited the Fisher Mansion and the section of the Jordan River behind the mansion; Public Lands shared details about the Emerald Ribbon project and showed Ale details about the implementation of potential improvements to the Jordan River Corridor. […]
Hygiene Kit Packing and Community BBQ
HEART is hosting three events: a resource drive, a hygiene kit packing event, and a community BBQ. From March 18-29, Salt Lake City will host a hygiene resource drive in partnership with the City’s Homeless Resource Center communities. […]