Salt Lake County Council

Pinkney and Rachelle Morris, her Republican opponent, met for lunch on Monday. While “the votes didn't quite go our way,” Morris said, “there's a lot to celebrate here in what we accomplished.”

Democrats had a goal to pick up some legislative seats this election. To have any future chances a political scientist says the state party needs to “carve out a separate brand from the national Democratic Party.”

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson leads her Republican challenger in initial results. Meanwhile, Democratic county council at-large candidate Natalie Pinkney and Republican Rachelle Morris are in a closer race.

Longtime county councilor Jim Bradley is retiring, which will leave the At-large Seat C open. Republican Rachelle Morris, a venture capitalist, and Democrat Natalie Pinkney, a South Salt Lake City council member, are vying for the seat.

Abravanel Hall no longer faces an uncertain future as Salt Lake City barrels ahead with a new downtown sports and entertainment district. Instead, it will be renovated, and the Utah Symphony likes the sound of that.

As the 2024 Democratic National Convention continues in Chicago, Utah Democrats try to convince national counterparts that the state is worth investing in.

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.