SALT LAKE CITY – Following a 5.7 earthquake this morning Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed a third emergency proclamation declaring a local emergency. The declaration allows Mayor Mendenhall to exercise emergency powers to help citizens of Salt Lake City address the emergency. “Signing this declaration will help us to ensure that Salt Lake City […]
Salt Lake City and Salt Lake Chamber to Address COVID-19 Business Resources Monday
WHAT: Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance President and CEO Derek Miller, along with leaders of the City’s business community host a news conference on Monday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. on steps the mayor and private sector are taking to address the economic impact of COVID-19 locally and […]
Council Supports Development Of Mayor’s Emergency Business Fund
SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Lake City Council tonight indicated unanimous approval for Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s proposal to direct $1 million of city funds to help businesses facing economic uncertainties in the wake of COVID-19’s spread. “The business interruption happening in our community is significant and while we are bracing for an even bigger […]
Mayor Mendenhall Issues Secondary Proclamation Limiting Mass Gatherings
SALT LAKE CITY – In a continued effort to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19 in Salt Lake City, Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued a second emergency proclamation Thursday afternoon prohibiting mass gatherings of over 100 individuals within City limits. “Now is the time to draw a clear line that gets us out as far […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall Declares State of Local Emergency
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall declared a State of Local Emergency Tuesday evening to prepare for the potential spread of COVID-19. “While there are no known cases of COVID-19 in Salt Lake City, it is important that we act preemptively to prepare now. Doing so will help us to ensure […]
City Finds Partner to Address Staffing and Transportation for Expanded Winter Homeless Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2020 Contact: Lindsey Nikola 385-707-5205 – lindsey.nikola@slcgov.com SALT LAKE CITY – Bus service to and from the Sugarhouse Temporary Shelter is just one of the community services which are now fully funded through mid-April thanks in part to a contribution made by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. […]
Mayor Mendenhall to Deliver First State of the City Address on March 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2020 Contact: Lindsey Nikola 385-707-5205 – lindsey.nikola@slcgov.com SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will report on the financial condition of the City, the status of various major projects, and speak to residents about her vision and goals for Salt Lake City in her first State of […]
Mayor Mendenhall Announces Upcoming ‘Office Hours’ For Public Feedback
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2020 Contact: Lindsey Nikola 385-707-5205 – lindsey.nikola@slcgov.com Mayor Mendenhall Announces Upcoming ‘Office Hours’ For Public Feedback SALT LAKE CITY — Following a series of engaging and informative meetings with Salt Lake City residents during her transition, Mayor Mendenhall today announced the continuation of her office hours during which the public […]
Salt Lake City and Utah Tax Help team up to provide tax preparation assistance to qualifying families
SALT LAKE CITY – Starting Feb. 3 Salt Lake City and Utah Tax Help will begin providing low- and middle-income families free instruction on how to do their taxes at two Salt Lake City Library branches, and free tax preparation at https://taxhelput.org/custom/501/volunteer_home. “We hope residents will be able to use this program as a resource, […]
Mayor Mendenhall Announces Plan For Temporary Winter Shelter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 16, 2020 Contact: Lindsey Nikola 385-707-5205 – lindsey.nikola@slcgov.com SALT LAKE CITY – After weeks of work in coordination with the Salt Lake City Council, service providers, Salt Lake County, and State partners, Mayor Erin Mendenhall today announced the temporary expansion of up to 145 beds available to unsheltered individuals in […]