Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Mayor’s Artists Awards, which will be presented in conjunction with the Utah Arts Festival on Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Washington Square. A Utah Arts Festival tradition for more than 25 years, the Mayor’s Artist Awards recognize individuals […]
Mayor Biskupski presents $330 million-dollar City budget with focus on parks, housing, transit, police, and roads
Tonight, Mayor Jackie Biskupski presented her recommended General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2020, describing it as the “culmination of the work” her Administration and City Council have done together over the last three years. The $330 million-dollar General Fund Budget represents an overall growth of $28 million-dollars, including increased revenue from property and sales-tax […]
Prioritizing family and duty to office Mayor Biskupski withdraws from 2019 race
‘My commitment to my family and my role as Mayor must be my top priorities over being a candidate’ Salt Lake City – Today, Mayor Biskupski ended her campaign for a second term as mayor of Salt Lake City. At an afternoon meeting, she informed City Department leaders and the Mayor’s Office staff of her […]
Mayor Biskupski files lawsuit challenging Inland Port Authority
“Moments ago, the Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office, at my direction, filed a lawsuit with the 3rd Judicial District Court of Utah challenging the constitutionality of legislation which created the Inland Port Authority—usurping the City’s taxing and land use authority over one-third of Salt Lake City. I have been clear since last year that I believe […]
SLC to Host 2019 United Nations Civil Society Conference
Salt Lake City will host the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference on August 26 – 28 th 2019. The annual conference attracts 2,000-4,000 representatives from over 300 non-governmental organizations representing more than 80 countries. Each Conference focuses on a different UN topic of interest related to the work of civil society and NGOs. This year’s conference will […]
Salt Lake City Mayor addresses housing, transit, clean air, and public safety in 2019 State of the City address
Tonight, Salt Lake City Mayor, Mayor Jackie Biskupski, addressed the challenges, successes, and opportunities facing the Capital City. Addressing her constituents in “the commons” at East High School, Mayor Biskupski spoke openly and honestly about the direction in which she and her team are steering this City. Mayor Biskupski opened her speech by acknowledging what […]
COLOR SLC: Community Street Art Program
Through the COLOR SLC program, residents and community groups can find a streamlined way of bringing art to their neighborhoods by “adopting” a storm drain, utility box, or intersection. ***Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the COLOR SLC program is currently on hold until further notice. Please check back here for future updates.***
Salt Lake City selected to host 2019 United Nations NGO Conference
Today, Mayor Jackie Biskupski led a delegation from Utah to United Nations Headquarters in New York to announce that Salt Lake City has been selected as host of the 68th United Nations Department of Public Information NGO (UN DPI/NGO) Conference in 2019. The annual conference attracts 2,000-4,000 representatives from over 300 non-governmental organizations representing more […]
Clean Energy: The Progress We’ve Made
As our City continues to move forward, it is critically important we prioritize the environment and sustainability in everything we do. Our Department of Sustainability has been incredibly busy to make our clean energy goals a reality.
Mayor Biskupski to work with Governor Herbert to create a true partnership with the State on the Inland Port Authority
Read Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s latest statement regarding Governor Herbert signing SB234, the Inland Port Authority Bill.