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.
The Council is considering a proposal to limit daily water use for all new non-residential land uses, with some exceptions. If approved, it would cap maximum daily water use for new non-residential properties at 200,000 gallons per day. The limit is already in place on a temporary basis and would become permanent. […]
Salt Lake City Police Department uses automated license plate reader (ALPRs) cameras that automatically scan and record license plates. The Council is considering an ordinance that would set rules for how these cameras can be used, how data is shared, and set requirements for training and audits.
The Council set public hearing dates for proposed updates to utility impact fees, discussed efforts to expand housing options, approved an extension of the Hoyt Place zoning change, and received briefings on wetland preservation and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. […]
Salt Lake City Public Utilities is proposing updates to the City’s water, sewer and stormwater impact fees. Learn more about the proposed impact fees. […]