Salt Lake City Mayor

Salt Lake City’s Racial Equity in Policing Commission was borne out of a desire to address community concerns about the city’s policing practices.

Today, the sego lily is prominent in Salt Lake City’s efforts towards a sense of belonging and acceptance for its diverse residents. But 150 years ago, it was Latter-day Saints fighting for acceptance in a unified “garland” of states.

“My sincere intent is not to provoke or cause division,” Mayor Erin Mendenhall said. “My intent is to represent our city's values and honor our dear diverse residents who make up this beautiful city and the legacy of pain and progress that they have endured.”

The three-term mayor was a political icon in Utah. His daughter, current Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, followed in his footsteps.

Over the weekend, Gov. Spencer Cox and 13 other red-state governors joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at the border to publicly apply pressure on the Biden administration.

According to the FBI’s annual crime reports, Utah’s violent crime rates have declined to pre-pandemic levels. But the rates in Salt Lake City have seen a much smaller drop than the rest of the state.

Mayor Erin Mendenhall, former mayor Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine are all vying for the top office in Utah’s capital city.

KUER, The Salt Lake Tribune y PBS Utah organizarán un debate entre la alcaldesa actual Erin Mendenhall, el ex alcalde Rocky Anderson y Michael Valentine el 4 de octubre a las 6 p.m.

KUER, The Salt Lake Tribune and PBS Utah hosted the debate between incumbent Erin Mendenhall, ex-Mayor Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine.

To address a growing number of people experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City, Mayor Erin Mendenhall outlined a two-phase plan that increases cleanups of homeless encampments and intends to connect individuals with social services.

Gun violence remains a political issue nationwide. But, at the local level, there’s not a whole lot a Utah mayor can do to enact gun reform. The state,…

Pledging to fight for clean air and smart growth, Salt Lake City Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall officially launched her campaign for mayor Sunday afternoon.…