Council Statement on mass shooting in Florida
“Violence aimed at a specific community makes us all a target of hatred,” said James Rogers, Salt Lake City Council Chair. “We grieve for those whose loved ones have been killed and injured in this...
View ArticleAmbitious step taken by SLC to address the threat of climate change
Salt Lake City has set a landmark goal in reducing the City’s carbon footprint. The Council and Mayor laid out the plan on the steps of City Hall on July 13 to transition the community to 100%...
View Article*Advisory* Utah Lake, Jordan River and the Salt Lake County canal system
Elevated levels of harmful bacteria cause by the Utah Lake algae bloom have been found in the Jordan River and Salt Lake County canal system. Residents and their pets are strongly advised to avoid...
View ArticleOpening of Community Connection Center aimed at helping SLC homeless
Council Members Stan Penfold and Derek Kitchen, along with the Mayor and Police Chief, helped cut the ribbon on July 19 for the opening day of the Community Connection Center, a service center for the...
View ArticleCouncil drafts criteria for new homeless resource centers
At its September 13 meeting, the City Council drafted criteria intended to minimize potential impacts of new homeless resource centers in addition to asking the Mayor to announce sites by October 10...
View ArticleCity Council’s Position on Affordable Housing and Homelessness Issues
In light of rapid developments and sometimes conflicting statements over the past week, Salt Lake City Council Members restate their joint positions on a variety of housing-related initiatives to help...
View ArticleHomeless Services Plan Advances
In an unprecedented show of collaboration, City, County and State leaders presented a homeless services plan to address the complex needs of the homeless population. City Council Chair James Rogers,...
View ArticleCouncil Makes Up to $21 Million Available for Housing
In an effort to boost the City’s affordable housing stock, the Salt Lake City Council – acting as the Redevelopment Agency Board of Salt Lake – voted to make up to $21 million available for housing...
View ArticleBackground: Focusing City Resources on Affordable Housing
It’s clear that Salt Lake City – along with much of the county – is in a housing crisis. City Council Members (who also serve as the Board of Directors of the City’s Redevelopment Agency, or RDA) are...
View ArticleCity Leaders Announce Timeline for Final Stage of Site Selection of New...
City leaders to release possible homeless shelter sites on November 21. Following the announcement, the City will host a series of public engagement workshops the week of November 28, 2016 to gather...
View ArticleCouncil to Consider Extending Impact Fees Moratorium
At their October 25 meeting, the Council via straw poll requested an ordinance to extend the impact fee moratorium until new impact fees are in effect. The current moratorium is set to expire November...
View ArticleAirport revenue to pay for renovation bond—not tax dollars
At an upcoming Council Meeting, the Council will be briefed about bonds that will fund the renovation of the Salt Lake City International Airport, and a budget amendment to account for higher than...
View ArticleConcerns & Responses About New Homeless Resource Centers
We’ve heard from many of you about concerns with the new Homeless Resource Center sites and want to provide information related to the questions and concerns. Read more here.
View ArticleJan. 3 Council Meeting clarification
The Council would like to clarify what will happen at the January 3 Council meeting, as there has been some misconception in the media and among community groups. The Council will not be voting yes or...
View Article2016: A Year in Review
The year 2016 was a year of action for the Salt Lake City Council. With the induction of two new Members and new leadership, the Council created a Priority list in early 2016 and took flight!...
View ArticleNew Council Leadership for 2017
City Council Members have elected a new leadership team for 2017. At the Council’s January 3 meeting, the seven-member group chose Stan Penfold, who represents District 3, as the new Chair. Charlie...
View ArticleNext Step for New Homeless Resource Centers: Public Input on Overall Design
The next phase for placing four new Homeless Resource Centers in Salt Lake City is moving ahead with a broad public participation process to take input on how to ensure the facilities best fit well...
View Article– What will the resource centers offer?
In addition to shelter, the resource centers will offer mental health and substance abuse treatment, job skills training, daytime amenities and more. The approach is a great improvement over the...
View Article– Community workshops schedule
Starting in January, public input on building design, safety and security for homeless people and surrounding neighbors, and integrating the buildings into the surrounding neighborhoods will be...
View ArticleA summary of the next Council agenda
Fast Facts A summary of the next Council agenda CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY What: City Council Work Session ONLY When: Tuesday – Jan. 10, 2017 2:00 p.m. Work Session...
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