Our Community
2023 Goals
Maintain the Human Rights Campaign Score for Salt Lake City at the highest score of 100.
In ProgressIncrease our intentional and equitable engagement efforts by increasing our Proclamation Plus program which brings community representatives from underrepresented communities in to meet the Mayor and City staff to increase relationships, connectivity, and connectedness.
In ProgressAnalyze previous and ongoing work to build relationships with indigenous communities and build a strategic plan for long-term engagement and maintenance of relationships going forward.
In ProgressBegin public engagement and planning work for the recently approved General Obligation Bond projects in our public spaces.
In ProgressDevelop a 5-Year Strategic Plan for Planned Growth to more effectively utilize impact fees for community benefits.
In ProgressSeek budget to expand the Fire Department’s CHAT program in order to accommodate more calls for mental health, substance abuse, and trauma assistance.
In ProgressIncrease the number of teaching artists for YouthCity programs, as well as arts education opportunities for adult learners.
In ProgressScope and begin drafting a Strategic Plan for the Youth and Family Division to ensure the City is effectively serving our youth and not duplicating other community programs.
In ProgressImprove and streamline Special Event permitting by condensing and simplifying event organizer fee structure and payment process.
In ProgressSupport The Other Side Village’s plans for site remediation and push to get homes ready by winter 2023-24.
In ProgressEstablish the framework and relationships with SLC Stakeholders to develop a Public Lands Foundation/Conservancy to leverage innovative public-private partnerships and collaborations.
In ProgressWork with county, state, and service provider partners to implement takeaways from the Miami Model, providing services and housing options for people with serious mental health needs who are also experiencing homelessness.
In ProgressBegin Green Loop design, including a festival street concept between Washington and Library Squares, and complete a demonstration project to initiate the public engagement process.
In ProgressComplete the Neighborhood Byway Design Guidebook and finish design and/or construction of at least four neighborhood byways throughout the city.
In ProgressBegin community engagement and site selection for iconic West Side public art installation(s).
In ProgressExplore more innovative solutions to housing insecurity and homelessness, including ADUs and outdoor homeless resource centers, in coordination with the State Office of Homeless Services.
In ProgressSeek budget to make the Love Your Block and SLC Corps programs more robust, expanding neighborhood beautification projects and volunteer opportunities.
In ProgressContinue to develop the next steps for Tech Lake City in order to build training and workforce opportunities and carry forward outcomes from the Youth Summit Initiative, including helping to deepen connections between education partners and the tech industry.
In ProgressIn partnership with the Salt Lake City School District, help plan and launch a whole-child school safety and wellness initiative.
In ProgressSupport Governor’s proposed budget to pilot fareless public transit across the state.
In ProgressSupport submission of the bid for SLC-Utah Olympics.
In ProgressWork with community partners and the Utah Inland Port Authority on next steps for a Health Impact Assessment, Community Impact Assessment, and traffic study.
In ProgressIdentify funding sources or other support for workforce programs to assist them in expanding their reach in the City.
In ProgressEliminate barriers in City Code to siting childcare centers.
In ProgressImplement action items on the Vision Zero program to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.
In ProgressPropose adoption of Life on State to improve transportation and land uses along the corridor.
In ProgressSeek approval from City Council for major investment in the Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah to create affordable housing for families and individuals that builds generational wealth.
In ProgressImplement Commission on Racial Equity in Policing training on history of policing and DEI.
In ProgressWork with UDOT to advocate for preventing the elimination of any homes or businesses in the city as they pursue I-15 expansion.
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