February 27, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui After nearly two years of engineering and public engagement, construction on the newly designed 2100 South is set to begin in early March. The public is invited to learn about the schedule, impacts, and what to expect during construction at a “Meet […]
Joint Statement Regarding SB272
February 22, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui “Salt Lake City is an incredible place to live, work, and visit. It is home to arts, culture, sports, education, entertainment, and so much more. We are working hard together to keep the Utah Jazz in downtown Salt Lake City long term […]
Grant funding available to help under-resourced Salt Lake City business owners go solar
February 13, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department, in partnership with Utah Clean Energy, is seeking two to four locally-owned small or medium-sized businesses to apply for funding to put solar on their buildings. The solar program, Salt Lake Solar Powered Communities, is part of […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Salt Lake City Council issue joint statement on House Bill 285
February 7, 2024 “Our union members are an essential piece of the backbone of our City. Salt Lake City is proud to be the only city in Utah that engages in collective bargaining, and we deeply value the working relationships we have with our recognized labor organizations. We oppose any legislative effort to chill or […]
Salt Lake City releases second year of microgrants to increase food equity in the community
February 2, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Sustainability Department released a new round of food equity microgrants this week. The program, which began in 2023 aims to increase residents’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food. Individuals may apply […]
Salt Lake City completes water use audit at city properties, begins work to save 5M gallons annually
February 1, 2024 Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) has completed its report on water use efficiency at City properties, identifying ways the City can further conserve and use our finite water resources wisely. One of Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s goals is to make the City more responsive to and resilient […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall: Salt Lake City is strong, unwavering, undaunted
January 31, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her fifth State of the City address on Tuesday evening along Main Street at the Eccles Theater, highlighting the City’s progress and unveiling transformational opportunities to support residents and future generations of Salt Lakers. “In […]
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 […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall sworn in for second term
On Jan. 2, 2024, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall was sworn in for her second term as mayor. Here are Mayor Mendenhall’s full remarks: Thank you! Thank you for being here today. It’s an honor to serve our city and I am so grateful that Salt Lakers have put their trust in me to […]
Salt Lake City awarded a nearly $1M grant to educate, promote recycling to achieve zero waste by 2040
Dec. 21, 2023 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City is receiving a $954,687 Recycling Education and Outreach grant to implement improvements to the City’s residential recycling outreach program, following a competitive process administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Rain or shine, Salt Lake City’s residential recycling and waste collection […]