Salt Lake City has a Mayor/Council form of government. The City Council is the legislative branch and works with the Mayor to serve residents.
The Council sets city policies and approves the annual budget. Each Council Member is elected to a four-year term and represents one of the city’s seven districts with similar population sizes.
Get involved today by finding your Council member, sharing your input and participating in Council meetings.
The Council is aware of recent reports regarding Cesar Chavez, a civil rights advocate, and recognizes the gravity of the concerns being raised. Any type of violence contradicts the values of our city, and we stand with survivors of sexual assault while respecting their voices. We will continue to monitor developments and consider next steps […]
We are aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has purchased a property in Salt Lake City. We are working to understand the agency’s plans for the site and the impacts on the surrounding community. Transparency about the purpose and potential impacts of this facility is essential. Our neighbors—no matter where they were born—deserve […]
The Council is considering a request to rezone property at 2111 S. 1300 E. and amend the Sugar House Master Plan to allow the development of a hotel. […]
The Council is considering a request to temporarily close streets near the Salt Lake Temple from March to October 2027 for the Temple’s reopening. […]