March 30, 2026 “I spoke with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Charles Wall and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Director Tim Kaiser during a 30-minute virtual, introductory meeting last week. I was told ICE plans for Salt Lake City to host one of its ‘mega centers,’ with capacity for approximately 7,500 to […]
Mayor Mendenhall issues statement on proposed ordinance updates
March 24, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued the following statement ahead of tonight’s Salt Lake City Council meeting. “Yesterday I transmitted a proposal to the Salt Lake City Council to update Title 17 and Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code, which pertain to daily water allowances for nonresidential uses. New […]
Mayor Mendenhall issues statement on DHS purchase for ICE detention facility
March 13, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is releasing the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s recent purchase of a warehouse on the City’s west side for the purpose of using it as a detention facility. “Let me be clear. A detention center does not belong in our capital city—full stop. The […]