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Press Releases

Gallivan Center announces reopening with robust community events schedule

Posted on: July 16th, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — The John W. Gallivan Utah Center will host more than 40 low-cost in-person events this July, August, and September.  Located in the center of the Downtown block at 239 South and Main St, the Gallivan Center’s outdoor amphitheater 12-week line up includes:  “We’re happy that after a year of socially-distanced adaptations […]

Mayor Mendenhall Proposes Wage Increase For Non-represented City Employees

Posted on: July 13th, 2021

July 13, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is taking a first step in her commitment to address gaps in the City’s non-union-represented employee wages today. The Mayor is proposing a budget amendment that, if approved, would give those City employees a 4.5 percent raise. “Salt Lake City’s employees do […]

Utah’s Capital City takes action to support local businesses, names Roberta Reichgelt as Business Development Division Director

Posted on: July 13th, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — Roberta Reichgelt has been selected as the new Director of Business Development for Salt Lake City Corporation. Reichgelt, who has been the local business and entrepreneurship manager for Salt Lake City the past four years, will lead the division responsible for facilitating local business needs and providing customer service for businesses […]

Salt Lake City completes construction of new Three Creeks Confluence Park

Posted on: July 7th, 2021

July 7, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY – Today Mayor Erin Mendenhall and project partners celebrated the completion of the new Three Creeks Confluence Park in the city’s west side Glendale neighborhood.  The park is located at 950 West and 1300 South where Red Butte Creek, Emigration Creek, and Parleys Creek join the Jordan River. “This […]

Federal eviction moratoriums are set to expire, but options remain for Salt Lake City residents who need COVID-related financial help

Posted on: June 23rd, 2021

Federal bans on foreclosures and residential evictions are set to expire on June 30, 2021, but Salt Lake City residents can still tap into pandemic-related financial assistance to help them stay in their homes. Homeowners and renters in Utah and across the U.S. who suffered significant financial hardships due to the unexpected COVID-19 crises had […]

Salt Lake City Bans Use of Personal Fireworks Citywide

Posted on: June 22nd, 2021

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, along with Salt Lake City Fire Department Chief Karl Lieb, today announced a ban on the use of personal fireworks citywide in response to extreme drought conditions and fire danger in the City. “Our foothills, open spaces, and even our yards and park strips are dry and could be […]

Mayor Mendenhall’s 2021-22 Budget Passes, Making Way For Significant Investments in Salt Lake City

Posted on: June 16th, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s newly-adopted Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Budget puts the capital city further ahead on its journey toward greater equity and sustainability. The City Council passed the Mayor’s budget Tuesday evening. “I’m so pleased with this year’s budget process and appreciate the City Council’s careful consideration. Great […]

Salt Lake City Fleet Participating in Upcoming Online TNT Auction

Posted on: June 16th, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY – On June 17 Public Services’ Fleet Division will have vehicles, trucks, equipment and miscellaneous items for up bid as part of an online auction hosted by TNT Auction. Bidding in the equipment and trucks auction will close on June 22, the miscellaneous items auction will close on June 23, and the […]

Salt Lake City Thanks Frontline Waste & Recycling Staff in Celebration of Waste & Recycling Workers Week

Posted on: June 15th, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City is thanking its frontline waste & recycling staff this week in honor of

Salt Lake City’s Youth and Family Division announces summer meal program for children

Posted on: June 8th, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City’s Youth and Family Division is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program that will provide free meals to eligible children. Any child in the YouthCity summer programs who qualifies according to the USDA’s family size and income standards for free or reduced price meals, or who are members of […]