February 7, 2024 “Our union members are an essential piece of the backbone of our City. Salt Lake City is proud to be the only city in Utah that engages in collective bargaining, and we deeply value the working relationships we have with our recognized labor organizations. We oppose any legislative effort to chill or […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Salt Lake City Council issue joint statement on House Bill 285
Salt Lake City completes water use audit at city properties, begins work to save 5M gallons annually
February 1, 2024 Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) has completed its report on water use efficiency at City properties, identifying ways the City can further conserve and use our finite water resources wisely. One of Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s goals is to make the City more responsive to and resilient […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall: Salt Lake City is strong, unwavering, undaunted
January 31, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her fifth State of the City address on Tuesday evening along Main Street at the Eccles Theater, highlighting the City’s progress and unveiling transformational opportunities to support residents and future generations of Salt Lakers. “In […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares Salt Lake City’s positive progress on 2023 goals
Jan. 29, 2024 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released the City’s 2023 report, outlining the progress achieved on goals introduced in the Mayor’s 2023 Plan. From advancing environmental stewardship to harnessing the City’s growth to elevating partnerships that provide support to our most vulnerable communities, Salt Lake City continues to execute meaningful work to support […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall sworn in for second term
On Jan. 2, 2024, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall was sworn in for her second term as mayor. Here are Mayor Mendenhall’s full remarks: Thank you! Thank you for being here today. It’s an honor to serve our city and I am so grateful that Salt Lakers have put their trust in me to […]
Salt Lake City awarded a nearly $1M grant to educate, promote recycling to achieve zero waste by 2040
Dec. 21, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City is receiving a $954,687 Recycling Education and Outreach grant to implement improvements to the City’s residential recycling outreach program, following a competitive process administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Rain or shine, Salt Lake City’s residential recycling and waste collection […]
Salt Lake City receives $953,000 grant for Safe Streets for All pilot program
Dec. 19, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City has been awarded $953,600 from the U.S. Department of Transportation through Safe Streets and Roads for All to pilot an interactive safety education program in schools. The TravelWell Schools program will be delivered to K-12 classrooms in Salt Lake […]
Temporary microshelter community opens in Salt Lake City
Dec. 18, 2023 Utah’s first temporary microshelter community, located at 300 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City, began operations on Friday to support up to 50 individuals experiencing homelessness in a non-congregant setting as they connect with resources to transition to permanent supportive housing. Switchpoint, the nonprofit organization selected by the State Office of […]
15 Salt Lake City small businesses to receive ARPA Community Grants
More than $480,000 in community grants from the American Rescue Plan Act were approved for small businesses, artists, and nonprofits Dec. 13, 2023 Following a vote of approval from the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday, December 5, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced that 15 small businesses will receive ARPA Community Grant funds during […]
Salt Lake City, Sandy City, and Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy file joint suit aimed at environmental protections in Little Cottonwood Canyon
December 11, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City, Sandy City, and the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (MWDSLS) filed a joint lawsuit in federal court on Monday, challenging the federal Record of Decision for the “S.R. 210: Wasatch Boulevard through Town of Alta Project” […]