Feb. 10, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall launched a new website to track the progress of the City’s Public Safety Plan. This action follows up on the Plan’s promise that the City will hold itself accountable for changes in its control. “It’s not enough to […]
Salt Lake City provides first update on Public Safety Plan progress
Feb. 3, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui On January 16, 2025, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released a strategic Public Safety Plan, which outlined 27 city-based action items and 23 recommendations for state, county, and other partners, all aimed at crime reduction and addressing gaps across criminal justice and […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall: Salt Lake City is focused on residents’ day-to-day issues
Jan. 28, 2025 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her sixth State of the City address on Tuesday at the Salt Lake City Main Library, highlighting major strides in public safety, housing affordability, and sustainability while remaining purpose-driven to serve residents at the closest level. “Make no mistake—the future of Salt Lake City is […]
mySLC launches as enhanced one-stop digital service tool for residents to submit requests, feedback
Jan. 15, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City today announced the official debut of mySLC, the City’s online communication and knowledge hub. mySLC centralizes where people who live, work, and spend time in Salt Lake City can request a wide variety of services, report non-emergency issues, and […]
Seven individuals, organizations in Salt Lake City awarded for their human rights efforts
Dec. 13, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Seven community members and organizations were recognized by the Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission on Thursday evening for their positive impact and advocacy in advancing human rights in the capital city. “These awards are a powerful reminder that each of us […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares Salt Lake City’s positive progress on 2023 goals
Jan. 29, 2024 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released the City’s 2023 report, outlining the progress achieved on goals introduced in the Mayor’s 2023 Plan. From advancing environmental stewardship to harnessing the City’s growth to elevating partnerships that provide support to our most vulnerable communities, Salt Lake City continues to execute meaningful work to support […]
Temporary microshelter community opens in Salt Lake City
Dec. 18, 2023 Utah’s first temporary microshelter community, located at 300 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City, began operations on Friday to support up to 50 individuals experiencing homelessness in a non-congregant setting as they connect with resources to transition to permanent supportive housing. Switchpoint, the nonprofit organization selected by the State Office of […]
Project Homeless Connect returns to Salt Lake City on March 24 with expanded services and goals
March 20, 2023 Project Homeless Connect is returning to Salt Lake City on March 24th, 2023, to provide much-needed services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The event will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Project Homeless Connect is a collaborative effort between community organizations, government agencies, […]
Mayor Mendenhall issues order to expand shelter capacity in Salt Lake City amid freezing temperatures, County and State partners commit additional resources
December 20, 2022 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed an emergency proclamation Tuesday to temporarily expand capacity at two Homeless Resource Centers located in Salt Lake City due to freezing overnight temperatures in the City. “Every Salt Lake City resident deserves a safe place […]