January 14, 2022 Salt Lake City is excited to announce the expansion of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which is administered by the City’s Youth and Family Services division. CACFP is a federally funded program designed to better the wellness, growth, and development of children and adults in the United States by […]
Affordable Housing Summit Brings City, State Leaders Together on Need for Housing Solutions
January 12, 2022 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined state leaders and affordable housing providers Wednesday to discuss housing affordability and the need for innovation, funding and policy changes ahead of the 2022 Utah Legislative Session. The Housing Affordability Policy Summit was organized as an opportunity to provide lawmakers, staff, and housing providers the chance […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Asks County to Enact Life-saving Mask Requirements
January 7, 2022 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall sent the following letters to County Mayor Jenny Wilson, County Council members and County Health Executive Director Dr. Angela Dunn. Letter to the County Council: Letter to Dr. Angela Dunn:
Mayor, Homeless Service Providers Announce 100+ Open Employment Positions at Shelters, Volunteers also Needed
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined homeless service providers Thursday morning to appeal to the public to fill shelter staff and volunteer vacancies. “Shelter staff and volunteers play such an important role in the lives of the unsheltered population and providers cannot function without them,” said Mayor Erin Mendenhall. “Salt Lakers are known for […]
Redevelopment Agency Moves Needle on Mayor Mendenhall’s Air Quality Goals with New Sustainable Development Policy
Update will spur RDA-funded projects to incorporate sustainable building practices and technologies that reduce building-related climate emissions and local air pollution December 15, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY – Effective immediately, new buildings funded by the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) will be more energy efficient, all-electric, and climate friendly in accordance with its Sustainable Development […]
Public comment open on planned 2023 Highland Drive/1100 East project that will see greater pedestrian, bike connections throughout Sugar House and Liberty Wells
December 13, 2021 Salt Lake City residents are invited to review draft plans for the 2023 reconstruction of Highland Drive/1100 East and provide feedback online through Dec. 30. The planned changes will see the important connector rebuilt from I-80 to Logan Ave., with special focus on improvements for pedestrians and cyclists and completing connections on […]
Winners chosen in Empowered Living tiny home design contest
December 10, 2021 Six tiny home designs have been selected in the Empowered Living Design Contest organized by Salt Lake City, the American Institute of Architects – Utah Chapter (AIA Utah) and the Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU). The competition, which opened in September, invited cause-minded designers, architects, and others to submit their designs […]
1,765 Salt Lake City households receive pandemic relief through Raise Up SLC program
December 8, 2021 Salt Lake City and its community partners have distributed nearly $1.5 million in $500 and $1,000 cash cards to residents impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, many of whom were not able to access federal stimulus dollars. All told, 1,765 households were assisted through the Raise Up SLC program, using their cash […]
Salt Lake City announces new Deputy Director of Community Services
November 19, 2021 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the hiring of Tammy Hunsaker to fill the newly-created Deputy Director of Community Services position in the Department of Community and Neighborhoods (CAN). Hunsaker comes to the department with a vast array of technical expertise, having worked in various positions in the City over the […]
Ice Rink Reopening Just Beginning of Gallivan Center’s Wintertime Allure
Public Invited to Ring In the Season With “Lights On” Celebration, New Illuminated Public Art November 19, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY – The John W. Gallivan Utah Center (“The Gallivan Center”) will re-open its seasonal ice rink tonight, Friday, November 19, 2021. Starting at 6 p.m., people can lace up their skates at Downtown’s only […]