Our Community

2023 Goals

Maintain the Human Rights Campaign Score for Salt Lake City at the highest score of 100.

Complete

Increase 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.

Complete

Analyze 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.

Complete

Begin public engagement and planning work for the recently approved General Obligation Bond projects in our public spaces.

Complete

Develop a 5-Year Strategic Plan for Planned Growth to more effectively utilize impact fees for community benefits.

Complete

Seek budget to expand the Fire Department’s CHAT program in order to accommodate more calls for mental health, substance abuse, and trauma assistance.

Complete

Increase the number of teaching artists for YouthCity programs, as well as arts education opportunities for adult learners.

Complete

Scope 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.

Complete

Improve and streamline Special Event permitting by condensing and simplifying event organizer fee structure and payment process.

In Progress

Support The Other Side Village’s plans for site remediation and push to get homes ready by winter 2023-24.

Complete

Establish the framework and relationships with SLC Stakeholders to develop a Public Lands Foundation/Conservancy to leverage innovative public-private partnerships and collaborations.

Complete

Work 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.

Complete

Begin Green Loop design, including a festival street concept between Washington and Library Squares, and complete a demonstration project to initiate the public engagement process.

Complete

Complete the Neighborhood Byway Design Guidebook and finish design and/or construction of at least four neighborhood byways throughout the city.

Complete

Begin community engagement and site selection for iconic West Side public art installation(s).

Complete

Explore more innovative solutions to housing insecurity and homelessness, including ADUs and outdoor homeless resource centers, in coordination with the State Office of Homeless Services.

Complete

Seek budget to make the Love Your Block and SLC Corps programs more robust, expanding neighborhood beautification projects and volunteer opportunities.

Complete

Continue 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.

Complete

In partnership with the Salt Lake City School District, help plan and launch a whole-child school safety and wellness initiative.

Complete

Support Governor’s proposed budget to pilot fareless public transit across the state.

Complete

Support submission of the bid for SLC-Utah Olympics.

Complete

Work with community partners and the Utah Inland Port Authority on next steps for a Health Impact Assessment, Community Impact Assessment, and traffic study.

Complete

Identify funding sources or other support for workforce programs to assist them in expanding their reach in the City.

Complete

Eliminate barriers in City Code to siting childcare centers.

In Progress

Implement action items on the Vision Zero program to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Complete

Propose adoption of Life on State to improve transportation and land uses along the corridor.

In Progress

Seek 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.

Complete

Implement Commission on Racial Equity in Policing training on history of policing and DEI.

In Progress

Work with UDOT to advocate for preventing the elimination of any homes or businesses in the city as they pursue I-15 expansion.

Complete