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.
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026 the Salt Lake City Council adopted the City’s $2.1 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) budget, approving a spending plan focused on public safety, essential services, neighborhood infrastructure and thoughtful financial stewardship.
The Salt Lake City Council finalized the adoption of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) budget and approved the final property tax rate following a public Truth in Taxation hearing. The meeting gave community members a formal opportunity to speak before the Council adopted the final budget of $2.1 billion.
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 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. […]