July 20, 2021 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Council adopted a joint resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. The resolution, which was adopted at the Council’s formal meeting on Tuesday, outlines the impacts of structural and interpersonal racism, which are proven to have detrimental impacts on the mental […]
Gallivan Center announces reopening with robust community events schedule
SALT LAKE CITY — The John W. Gallivan Utah Center will host more than 40 low-cost in-person events this July, August, and September. Located in the center of the Downtown block at 239 South and Main St, the Gallivan Center’s outdoor amphitheater 12-week line up includes: “We’re happy that after a year of socially-distanced adaptations […]
Mayor Mendenhall Proposes Wage Increase For Non-represented City Employees
July 13, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is taking a first step in her commitment to address gaps in the City’s non-union-represented employee wages today. The Mayor is proposing a budget amendment that, if approved, would give those City employees a 4.5 percent raise. “Salt Lake City’s employees do […]
Salt Lake City Thanks Frontline Waste & Recycling Staff in Celebration of Waste & Recycling Workers Week
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City is thanking its frontline waste & recycling staff this week in honor of
Salt Lake City Relaunched Its “Keep It Pure” Initiative to Raise Awareness about Keeping Watersheds Clean
Big Increase in People Visiting Canyon Watersheds Boosts Need for Everyone to Do Their Part to Keep Our Drinking Water Pure Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined other local officials today to reboot Salt Lake City’s “Keep It Pure” initiative. With more and more people visiting our mountains and their precious forested watersheds, it […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall Amends Executive Order to Make Exception for Vaccinated Individuals
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall amended her executive order requiring City employees and members of the public to wear a mask when they are in a City facility on Friday by adding an exception for individuals who have been vaccinated based on new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Yesterday’s CDC […]
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall Signs Executive Order Requiring Masks in City Facilities
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed an executive order Monday evening to continue preventing the spread of COVID-19 by requiring City employees and members of the public to wear a mask when they are in a City facility. “I’m committed to keeping our City team healthy, and ensuring the members of […]
Mayor announces FY 21-22 Budget that meets critical needs, fosters opportunity
Salt Lake City’s FY 21-22 Budget reflects a critical and unique point in time for the City and its residents, Mayor Erin Mendenhall told the Salt Lake City Council during her annual budget presentation Tuesday. “We face a truly unprecedented opportunity, one born of historic challenges and fiscal responsibility, but we have the chance to […]
New City volunteer program collecting kitchen kits for new, permanent housing for those who have experienced long-term homelessness
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s Office has launched SLC Corps, a new volunteer program with a mission to channel City resources, connect with community partners and mobilize volunteers to enhance the community’s quality of life. SLC Corps’ first project is partnering with the Road Home to collect kitchen supplies for […]
Mayor Erin Mendenhall Proclaims April Fair Housing Month in Salt Lake City
To view the proclamation click here. SALT LAKE CITY _ On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall marked the 53rd anniversary of the passage of the Federal Fair Housing Act by proclaiming April Fair Housing Month in Salt Lake City. The landmark legislation — Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act […]