Salt Lake County Council

Though town leaders said fire prevention and preparedness are top of mind.

A proposed limestone quarry in Parleys Canyon sparked the county council’s decision.

The health order requires respirators, like KN95 masks, in indoor public spaces, though there are exemptions for children under two and people who are actively eating or drinking. It expires Feb. 7.

After more than two hours of public comment, the Salt Lake County Council – where Republicans hold a majority – moved to revisit a new public health order as early as Wednesday or Thursday.

In a 6-3 decision Thursday, the Salt Lake County Council voted against a mask mandate in schools. Many kids return to class on Monday, Aug. 16.

Republicans now hold a 6-3 majority on the Salt Lake County Council. But it's Democratic mayor and council members expect to continue working well together, with potential added scrutiny on financial decisions.

After a heated debate on immigration issues at its Tuesday meeting, the Salt Lake County Council passed an amended resolution by Council Member Steve…

After a heated debate on immigration issues at its Tuesday meeting, the Salt Lake County Council passed an amended resolution by Council Member Steve…

Salt Lake County Councilman and Utah businessman Sam Granato has died after a battle with cancer, his family said Wednesday. He was 67 years old.“Sam…

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously passed a hate crime resolution on Tuesday. It’s meant to encourage the State Legislature to create hate crime…

The Salt Lake County Council voted on Tuesday to create a special committee to investigate the residency of embattled county recorder Gary Ott.The…

Ben McAdams was elected to a second term as Salt Lake County Mayor last November, and all four County Councilmembers up for reelection kept their…