We’ve received many questions about the process that follows an Officer Involved Critical Incident. There are three types of processes that may be initiated as a result of such an incident: criminal, civil and/or employment discipline. The following chart is intended to help clarify these complex proceedings for the public. This is the process as […]
Some Salt Lake City Open Streets to return to normal service following successful Stay Safe Stay Active program
Salt Lake City will begin returning some City streets to normal operation as it downsizes its Stay Safe, Stay Active Streets program beginning June 30. The initiative provides additional public spaces for people to recreate and easily practice social distancing on City streets, while relieving pressure from crowded City parks and trails. Resources for the […]
Mayor Mendenhall, Salt Lake City Council Announce Salt Lake City Commission on Racial Equity in Policing
Para leer el comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aquí. SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the Salt Lake City Council, and members of the community today announced the Commission on Racial Equity in Policing, a new advising body convened to make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on Salt Lake […]
Salt Lake City to Forgo Traditionally held Fireworks Shows on July 4th, 24th, due to COVID-19
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City will not host public fireworks shows this Fourth of July and 24th of July at Jordan Park and Liberty Park due to the upswing in COVID-19 cases in Utah. “We know the annual Jordan Park and Liberty Park fireworks shows are favorite celebrations for our residents, but we […]
Recipients for Mayor’s Artist Awards Announced
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is honored to announce the winners of the 2020 Mayor’s Artists Awards. Recipients will be honored in a Facebook live broadcast with Mayor Mendenhall and Salt Lake City Arts Council Director Felicia Baca on June 26 at 10 a.m. on the Utah Arts Festival Facebook […]
Mayor Mendenhall Issues Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation
On Monday, June 22, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued the following proclamation in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month.
My Voice. My Census. My Future: A Community Town Hall in Spanish
Para leer el comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aquí. Planned Town Hall Intended to Build Trust in 2020 U.S. Census Among Latino Community Members SALT LAKE CITY – To ensure a fair and accurate 2020 Census, Salt Lake City, in partnership with the Consulado de México, Comunidades Unidas, Suazo Business Center, Utah Community Action, Westside […]
Salt Lake City Chosen for Accelerator for America’s National Financial Assistance Initiative Announced During John Legend’s Father’s Day Special
The non-profit Accelerator for America will provide technical assistance and $50,000 in funding to help Salt Lake City stand up the infrastructure needed to successfully administer a financial assistance program for residents whose livelihoods have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on the successful Angeleno Card financial relief program for Los Angeles residents, the […]
Mayor Mendenhall Proclaims June 19, 2020 Juneteenth Day
Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed a proclamation Friday proclaiming June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth Day in Salt Lake City. “Today is a day of freedom, celebration and reflection as we commemorate of the ending of slavery in the United States,” Mayor Mendenhall said. “I commit to use my voice and privilege to use this day to […]
Mayor Mendenhall’s Statement on Supreme Court DACA Decision
Para leer el comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aquí. “Today the Supreme Court gave us the news that we have been waiting to hear for some time – DACA is upheld. In this moment I am so happy for Dreamers. You are our neighbors, our friends, and our family, and we love you. But […]