February 1, 2023 Salt Lake City’s Highland Drive/1100 East reconstruction is slated to begin in late February. The multi-faceted effort will make for a more walkable, bikeable, and transit-oriented neighborhood, and the public is encouraged to attend an informational open house on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Forest Dale Golf Course. […]
Mayor Mendenhall announces 2023 goals
January 31, 2023 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released her 2023 goals on Tuesday, focused on making the capital city more affordable for residents and doubling down on air quality improvements and water conservation work, among other efforts. “Twenty-twenty-three is going to be a big year for Salt Lake City. In addition to the […]
Report Card is in: Salt Lake City makes marked progress on ambitious 2022 goals
January 23, 2023 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released the City’s Report Card for 2022 today, giving the City an ‘A’ for its work on ambitious goals ranging from launching the first of its kind Free Fare February across the entire UTA system, to deploying a first-ever Park Ranger program, to maintaining the City’s […]
Salt Lake City hires new Chief Equity Officer to lead City’s internal and external equity efforts
January 20, 2023 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has appointed Damian Choi to serve as Chief Equity Officer to lead the City’s efforts of embedding equity, inclusion and belonging citywide. “I’m so excited to welcome Damian to my office to continue the work of making our capital city a fair and equitable place for […]
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 […]
Salt Lake City’s Community and Neighborhoods Department receives the Agency of the Year Award from the Utah Housing Coalition
December 16, 2022 Salt Lake City’s Department of Community & Neighborhoods (CAN) received the Agency of the Year award from the Utah Housing Coalition on Wednesday. The Department has sought to take a community approach to housing, as encouraged by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the City Council. Accomplishments include: drafting land-use ordinances […]
Salt Lake City approves economic development loan for LGBTQ+ nightclub Club Verse
December 8, 2022 Club Verse, an LGBTQ+ bar, will soon receive a $250,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan from Salt Lake City to build out and expand their new space on State Street. Located at 609 S. State Street, Club Verse opened this fall to provide a safe and exciting space for identity explorations […]
Salt Lake City voters resoundingly support Parks, Trails & Open Space Bond
November 22, 2022 Salt Lake City voters clearly communicated their support for new and improved parks, trails, and open spaces on November 8, with 71 percent of voters casting a ballot in favor of the $85 million Parks, Trails & Open Space general obligation bond. Tonight, the Salt Lake City Council, acting as the Board […]
Salt Lake City BIPOC-owned Westside businesses to receive funding to go solar
November 16, 2022 A year-long effort to create solutions for Black-, Indigenous-, and People of Color- (BIPOC) owned businesses on the Westside of Salt Lake City to pursue rooftop solar and battery storage has received a significant boost thanks to a commitment from American Express. American Express recently announced a $5 million global commitment to […]
Mayor’s Office Arts, Culture, and Events Fund opens for 2022
November 2, 2022 Applications are now being accepted for Salt Lake City’s Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Fund. The annual grant program is designed to support and grow neighborhood and community events in Salt Lake City, with awards ranging from $500 to $10,000. Since 2012, the Mayor’s Office has sponsored events, large and small, that […]