Salt Lake County

KUER News Pod: Tuesday March 26, 2013

Brian Grimmett — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:37:39 +0000

The U.S. Interior Department announces a plan to develop Utah tar sands, a sweetheart deal could end up saving Salt Lake County millions of dollars, and the University of Utah begins an investigation into their swim team.

30-Year-Old Deal Could Save Salt Lake County Millions of Dollars

Brian Grimmett — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:09:33 +0000

A deal made more than 30 years ago between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Salt Lake County could end up saving taxpayers millions of dollars.

KUER News Pod: Wednesday March 20, 2013

Brian Grimmett — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:22:05 +0000

The Salt Lake City Council can’t decide on a final destination for the Sugarhouse Streetcar, Salt Lake City and County reach an agreement for a new performing arts center, and thousands of gallons of diesel fuel spill into Willard Bay Park.

Salt Lake County Expands Start-Up Loan Program

Whittney Evans — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:46:50 +0000

Salt Lake County is expanding its small business loan program with some financial backing from commercial banks. The fund supplies higher interest loans to businesses that would be otherwise ineligible for traditional bank loans.

McAdams Promises Fiscal Restraint, Plans for Growth

Whittney Evans — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:59:45 +0000

Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams promised a leaner, more accountable county government this morning in his first state of the county address.

McAdams said a growing population is one of the county’s greatest challenges, pointing to poor air quality, congested roads and lack of adequate funding for public education.

“We must decide whether we will be shaped by our challenges or whether we will seize this as an opportunity to shape our future," McAdams said.

McAdams Sworn in as New Salt Lake County Mayor

Whittney Evans — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:32:39 +0000

Democrat Ben McAdams was sworn in as Salt Lake County Mayor this morning by Salt Lake County 3rd district juvenile court Judge Andrew Valdez at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. McAdams, Deputy Mayor Nichole Dunn and newly elected council members Max Burdick, Jim Bradley, Michael Jensen and Sam Granato all took the oath of office before a packed theater.

McAdams Announces Inauguration Plans

Whittney Evans — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:15:58 +0000

Democrat Ben McAdams will be sworn in as the next Salt Lake County Mayor on Monday at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. He’ll be joined by newly elected county council members Sam Granato, Jim Bradley, Max Burdick and Michael Jensen.

New Salt Lake County Mayor Reorganizes Public Works Department

Terry Gildea — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:46:03 +0000

Salt Lake County Mayor-Elect Ben McAdams is already implementing changes to the government structure. Thursday he announced he will reorganize the Department of Public Works and appoint two people to oversee it. It’s now called the Department of Public Works and Regional Development. McAdams has named Taylorsville Mayor Russ Wall as the department’s director and Patrick Leary will fill a new position to called Township Executive. McAdams says the two men will help meet the diverse needs of county residents.

KUER News Pod: Monday December 17, 2012

Brian Grimmett — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:13:54 +0000

An Ogden family mourns the loss of their child in the aftermath of the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting, the Utah Department of Health looks into the costs of expanding Medicaid, and Salt Lake County approves a 16% tax increase.

Council Postpones Vote on 2013 Budget

Whittney Evans — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:19:25 +0000

A clerical error led the Salt Lake County Council to delay a vote last night to approve next years budget. They'll instead address the issue tonight But the council did make time for one last round of public comment on the budget, which includes a 16.2 percent property tax increase.

During a public hearing on Tuesday, the council heard only passionate testimonies of disapproval for the increase, which amounts to an additional $59 a year for the average home owner. Last night was no different. Councilman Steve DeBry addressed members of the public.

KUER News Pod: Friday December 14, 2012

Brian Grimmett — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:44:46 +0000

Salt Lake County delays their vote on a proposed tax increase, a Utah family sues the Millard County sheriff over the shooting death of their son, and the Utah Air Quality Board scraps their plan to meet federal standards.

Public Lambasts County Property Tax Increase

Whittney Evans — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:50:29 +0000

Salt Lake County officials have been meeting over the past few weeks to try and mitigate a proposed property tax increase included in the county’s 2013 budget. But dozens of Salt Lake County residents made it clear last night during a public hearing on the subject, that they don’t think they’re looking hard enough.“You guys are broke," Salt Lake County resident

Wells Wagner told members of the county council on Tuesday.

"It would have been nice to hear that before this past election.”

Special Election: Jim Dabakis Wins Utah 2nd Senate District Seat

Brian Grimmett — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:33:55 +0000

With 67 votes in the second round of voting, Utah’s Democratic Party Chairman, Jim Dabakis, narrowly beat outgoing Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon in the special election for Utah’s 2^nd Senate district. Dabakis will replace Senator Ben McAdams who is leaving with two years left in his term after winning the election for Salt Lake County Mayor.

Wasatch Canyons Transportation Study Complete

Whittney Evans — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:52:42 +0000

Corroon Eyes State Senate Seat

Whittney Evans — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:03:09 +0000

Elected Officials Deliberate 2013 County Budget

Whittney Evans — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:04:27 +0000

Corroon Proposes Tax Hike in 2013 Budget

Whittney Evans — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:30:07 +0000

Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon has proposed a $31 million property tax hike to balance the county budget. He unveiled his 2013 plan today, two months before retiring from his position. Corroon will pass the torch to newly elected Democrat Ben McAdams in January.

Corroon Endorses Propostion #1, Defends Against Pending Lawsuit

Brian Grimmett — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:50:38 +0000

Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon endorsed the Regional Park and Trails bond today during an open house at the Northwest Recreation center. If approved, The Regional Park and Trails bond, or Proposition #1, authorizes the county to issue a $47 million dollar bond. The money would be used to help finish the Jordan River Parkway Trail, Parley’s Trail, and build three new regional parks. Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon says the benefits of approving the proposition far outweigh the property tax increase.

Sheriff, Police Union Endorse Ben McAdams

Whittney Evans — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:29:34 +0000

The Greater Salt Lake Unified Police Federation and Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder announced this morning they’re endorsing Democrat Ben McAdams for Salt Lake County Mayor. The support comes a week after Winder denounced McAdams’ opponent, Republican Mark Crockett’s jail services proposal.

Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder says the county does not need an autocratic leader, but rather a diplomatic one.

Millcreek Community Divided on Incorporation

Whittney Evans — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:05:46 +0000

Some residents in Millcreek township say they lack a voice in many policy decisions and pay Salt Lake County too much for police and fire services. But others say the county is doing a good job of keeping taxes low and providing adequate representation. In the last two decades residents of Cottonwood Heights and Holladay decided to incororate. Now voters in Millcreek will decide if their community should do the same.