July 27, 2022 “These signs will signal to drivers in our city that we want our kids to get to school safely. We want our neighbors to make it home from work without incident,” said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. “But signage alone will not make our streets safer. It will take each driver […]
Salt Lake City Announces New Special Event Permitting Platform with OpenCounter
September 16, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY – Event organizers in Salt Lake City will soon enjoy a more user friendly, streamlined process for applying for special event permits thanks to an expanded partnership between the City and permitting software provider OpenCounter. From music festivals, block parties, and marathons, to the City’s long-standing popularity as a […]
Salt Lake City announces plans for consultant review of aspects of the Foothills Trail System Plan
September 14, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced today the continued pause of new trail construction, and a plan for moving forward on the Foothills Trail System Plan based on the City’s work with valued stakeholder groups to gain a better understanding of the issues related to the first […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall recommends extension of K-12 mask order to City Council
September 13, 2021 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall today sent a letter to the members of the Salt Lake City Council strongly recommending an extension of her emergency order requiring masks in the City’s K-12 schools. The Council will vote on Tuesday evening whether or not to extend the Mayor’s order. “I am encouraged […]
Salt Lake City Honored with “KultureCity Human Highlight Awards for Sensory Inclusive City of the Year”
KultureCity will name Salt Lake City as the Sensory Inclusive City of the Year at its 2021 KultureBall, taking place in Birmingham, AL this weekend. The honor follows a first-of-its-kind partnership between KultureCity and Salt Lake City to train and certify over 90% of the City’s first responders in late 2020. In addition to the […]
Salt Lake City Announces Enhancements to Call 2 Haul Bulk Waste Collection Program
Aug. 3, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City today announced several key enhancements to its bulk waste program Call 2 Haul. Effective immediately, the new enhancements include: The addition of a second pick up annually for green waste only. Residents will be able to schedule two collections per year—one for bulky items such as […]
400 Jobs Coming to Salt Lake City as Stitch Fix Opens New Distribution Center
SALT LAKE CITY — Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX), the world’s leading online personal styling service, will soon open a distribution center in the northwest quadrant of Salt Lake City, creating approximately 400 jobs in the region within the first year of operations. “Companies like Stitch Fix that prioritize equity and economic opportunity will always […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall to Require Masks on Employees, Members of the Public in SLC Facilities
July 28, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed an Executive Order Wednesday aimed at preventing the continued spread of COVID-19 and protecting the health of City employees by requiring vaccinated and unvaccinated City employees and members of the public to wear a mask inside City facilities. The updated order […]
Salt Lake City completes construction of new Three Creeks Confluence Park
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 […]
Mayor Mendenhall’s 2021-22 Budget Passes, Making Way For Significant Investments in Salt Lake City
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 […]