Podcasts about salt lake city council

The Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking a 12.5% budget increase. This increase will go towards salary increases and tech investments. Debbie and Erin discuss how the proposed $135 million budget is going to be used, and some of the concerns Salt Lake City Council has.

Massive redevelopment plans are underway for Salt Lake City... now a new report suggests moving some of Salt Lake City's railroads underground... and it comes with a hefty price tag… but it could pay off for Salt Lake in economic growth. The Rio Grande Plan is a proposal to drop the existing railroad underground and would give the land back to the city to develop new homes and businesses on the land currently being used by the rail. KSL.com's Carter Williams brings the latest from this report and the challenges that could come with it.  Vice Chair of the Salt Lake City Council, Alejandro Puy shares the argument for the idea and how this could help an already land starved city expand.

The Salt Lake City Council set to vote today on a new chief of police -- D2 analyzes what they think the new chief needs to do to ease worries about crime.  Dave and Debbie speak to KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas and Ballpark Community Council Chair, Amy Hawkins about what they would like to see this new chief do to help the city. 

https://www.slc.gov/district1/your-council-member/ In November 2021, Victoria Petro was appointed by the Salt Lake City Council to fill the vacant district one seat. Shortly thereafter, she was also elected by district one voters to serve a four-year term beginning Jan. 3, 2022. Victoria was also appointed to serve on the Utah Inland Port Authority Board of Directors representing Salt Lake City. In 2023, Victoria was elected by her council peers to serve as the Council's Vice Chair. In 2024, Victoria was elected by her council peers to serve as the Council's Chair.  Victoria has called district one home for nearly a decade during which she has raised four children in the neighborhood (ages 8, 9, 13, & 24).    Prior to living in Salt Lake City, Victoria earned a bachelor's degree in music therapy at East Carolina University, studied Musicology at Brandeis University, and earned a master's degree in international studies from North Carolina State University. Since then, she has worked for several non-profits and as a Diversity Consultant. Her work as a consultant focused on actionable strategies to address inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in many different settings.  Victoria served as the Executive Director for Salty Cricket, a non-profit dedicated to building community through music-based activities. Victoria encourages sustainable and strategic development for young and diverse communities. She also served on the Historic Landmark Commission, and the Utahns for Culture and Cultural Alliance Boards in 2020 and was the 2019 Salt Lake City Deedee Corradini Emerging Leader award winner. She has been, and will continue to be, an active voice for the diverse community in district one that is unique and rich in culture. She is eager to represent the greater Salt Lake City community by working closely with her district two neighbors and the west side community councils. Victoria aims to build a strong unified voice for the place she loves and calls home.

The Salt Lake City Council tries to explain their vote to increase our sales tax in support of the new downtown sports district, but did they convince anyone? Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez analyze their defense and ask if they're rewriting history. Plus, we answer your ballot questions, an Election Day movie deal, and Real Salt Lake tailgating.  Resources and references: Salt Lake City Council: We didn't just make a deal for a sports arena, we invested in lasting public benefits for a vibrant downtown [Salt Lake Tribune]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  ICO Vote.utah.gov Stein Eriksen Lodge Sugar House Chamber of Commerce Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake City Council has ok'd a 0.5% sales tax increase and given Intermountain Healthcare the go-ahead to build a new hospital on State Street. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke and host Ali Vallarta break down this week's biggest Salt Lake news, simplify the four tricky amendments on your ballot, and share picks of the week. Resources and references: SLC clears the way for a new hospital, taller buildings at the old Sears site — with strings attached [Salt Lake Tribune] What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does [City Cast Salt Lake]  Béisbol en Salt Lake Malialole Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed the Interview with Jordan Menzel, the founder and general manager of Maple Grove, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee  Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner The revitalization plans for downtown Salt Lake City took another step forward last night, following a city council vote to approve a sales tax increase of .5%. Many have been in support of this plan; many have also been against. City Council Chair Victoria Petro joins the show to break down hers and the city council’s vote. She also explains what will happen next.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Recapping this week’s debate double-headerUtahns got to watch two debates last night: the Vice Presidential debate and the Utah Attorney General debate. The biggest thing that stood out to the KSL at Night hosts for the Vice Presidential debate was the presence of civility and focusing on policy. With the Attorney General debate, it was the presence of 4 candidates on the stage that caught our attention. We begin our show with hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan sharing their favorite moments from both the VP and Attorney General debates. Which local races should you be paying attention to?Presidential election years often mean down-ballot races get overshadowed and possibly forgotten. Even though they may not be as publicized as races like president and governor, they’re still just as important – if not more important because it’s closer to you, the voter. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan take a few minutes to share their opinions on the local races voters should be paying attention to. Examining how the parties work and operate here in UtahSome interesting drama has popped up on X, shedding some light into the processes and structure of the major political parties here in Utah. We take a segment to go in-depth on the inner workings of both the Republican and Democratic Parties here in Utah. Are you familiar with the State Central Committee? If not, you should be. Listen to find out why! Salt Lake City Council votes to approve sales tax increase for downtown revitalizationThe revitalization plans for downtown Salt Lake City took another step forward last night, following a city council vote to approve a sales tax increase of .5%. Many have been in support of this plan; many have also been against. City Council Chair Victoria Petro joins the show to break down hers and the city council’s vote. She also explains what will happen next. Presidential race updatesWith 33 days to go until Election Day, and about two weeks until ballots hit mailboxes here in Utah, we’re coming down to the last pushes for presidential candidates to win voters’ hearts. What has former President Donald Trump been up to in the last week? And what about Vice President Kamala Harris – what’s new there? We take a few minutes to catch listeners up-to-speed on the presidential race. Previewing a KSL NewsRadio special: The Inspired ConstitutionThis weekend, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold General Conference. Between sessions, KSL NewsRadio will air several in-depth specials. Today, we chat with Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson about his special, The Inspired Constitution. Listen in for a preview of how faith plays a major role in the creation and interpretation of the United States Constitution. News Roundup: dockworker strike, new referendum to stop downtown revitalizationTonight’s show finishes up with a lightning news roundup of some of the stories that caught our eyes. First up, we discuss the current longshoremen strike; what exactly are they asking for? Then we take a few minutes to talk about a new petition to prevent the downtown revitalization from moving forward.

The Salt Lake City Council will hear some big proposals this week, from new gas station standards to funding the future of Fleet Block. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the news and how residents can get involved. Plus, what's in store for Sunnyside Park.   Resources and references: Can the Kum & Go in Sugar House Be Stopped? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Take the Sunnyside Park survey. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Hale Centre Theatre Zoo Arts and Parks Hip & Humble Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan The Salt Lake City Council has approved some big zoning changes in Downtown Salt Lake City ahead of the revitalization project centered around the Delta Center. From changing building height restrictions to discussing the kinds of billboards that can be put up, there’s plenty to talk about. Salt Lake City Council Chair Victoria Petro joins the program to share the Council’s thoughts on the recent vote.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan Zoning changes approved ahead of Downtown Salt Lake City revitalization projectThe Salt Lake City Council has approved some big zoning changes in Downtown Salt Lake City ahead of the revitalization project centered around the Delta Center. From changing building height restrictions to discussing the kinds of billboards that can be put up, there’s plenty to talk about. Salt Lake City Council Chair Victoria Petro joins the program to share the Council’s thoughts on the recent vote. The Legislature’s role in the ballot initiative process – history and futureWe’re taking a walk down memory lane to discuss ballot initiatives in Utah. That little jaunt takes us to the last general session for the State Legislature, where changes were proposed regarding the initiative and referendum process. State Representative Jason Kyle sponsored some of those proposals and was also involved in legislation during the special session. He discusses the connection between the bills in the two sessions and what the Legislature may do next. The September 10th Presidential debate is back onThe September 10th presidential debate is back on following back-and-forth over the previously-agreed upon rules. The rules from the previous debate will stay the same for the next debate, including the muting of mics. But is it smart for Kamala Harris to join in a debate, even as polls show her leading in many states? The KSL at Night hosts discuss all this and more. How do Utahns feel about Governor Cox endorsing Trump for President?Just a week after saying he wouldn’t vote for Donald Trump, Utah Governor Spencer Cox changed his mind and endorsed the former president. It’s been about a month since that decision, and we now have polling showing how that choice affected the Cox campaign. Do Utahns support Cox’s endorsement? Or did that turn folks away? Listen to find out! Utah school districts experiencing a teacher “un-shortage”We’ve talked so much over the past few years about how Utah’s experienced a shortage of teachers, struggling both with hiring and retention. The State Legislature decided to take action, passing several bills last session to help. KSL-TV’s Deanie Wimmer took a look at where school districts are now with teacher staffing, and found that in the major Utah school districts, virtually all teaching positions have been filled. We discuss what led to this shifting trend. The American Dream: has it become a kind of pipe dream?Life has gotten more and more expensive year after year. That brings up the question: is the American Dream even attainable nowadays? A new Wall Street Journal article claims a growing number of Americans believe that kind of dream will never be within reach. Robert Spendlove, Senior Economist at Zions Bank and current State Representative explains his perspective on the concerns. Surgeon general: Children contributing to parental mental health problemsThe United States surgeon general has a new advisory out today saying that parent stress is a public health challenge. It’s probably not a surprise to most people, especially to parents themselves. But is it really that bad? KSL at Night hosts Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner are both parents, and they have lots of thoughts. We finish off the night with a lively discussion on parental mental health.

The Salt Lake City Council has given their stamp of approval for plans that could completely transform downtown Salt Lake City. Joining me live is KSL at Night co-host Taylor Morgan

Will the Salt Lake City Council and Intermountain Health finally reach a deal on the Sears Lake hospital? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss what Salt Lakers could lose and gain from the proposal. Plus, Utah students are falling behind, Westside pickleball, and a City Hall legend is retiring. Resources and references: City Council nears vote on upzone of Sears Block for IHC [Building Salt Lake] Four years in, Utah students still fall short of pre-pandemic proficiency rates in some subjects [Salt Lake Tribune] Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? [City Cast Salt Lake] Salt Lake's Unknown Power Players [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Department of Health and Human Services The Shop Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake City Council approved a 26% raise for themselves and the mayor just a couple months ago. Now, Council Member Darin Mano tells us he and his colleagues will consider giving themselves an even bigger salary. Host Ali Vallarta presses Mano on what residents get out of it and whether the council should be a full-time job.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake City Council has $58 million to spend on some big community improvement projects. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sort through their favorites and share how you can weigh in. Plus, Utah prepares for an execution, 13 books banned in public schools, and local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox says he won't delay Taberon Honie's execution [Salt Lake Tribune] 13 books officially banned from Utah public schools [Fox 13] Share your feedback on FY25 CIP projects by participating in a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m., calling 801-535-7654, emailing Council.Comments@slcgov.com, or visiting tinyurl.com/CommentSLC Buy the World's Largest Puzzle Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Utah Department of Health and Human Services Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas   Dave Buhler, a respected figure in Utah politics and education, has passed away at 67, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service. His career spanned decades, including roles as Utah's commissioner of higher education, state senator, and Salt Lake City Council member, where he consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving his community and state. As news of his passing spreads, tributes from colleagues and friends across the political spectrum highlight Buhler's impact as a mentor, leader, and champion for education. His loss is deeply felt throughout Utah, where he will be remembered for his vision, generosity, and unwavering dedication to public service. Scott Howell joins the show to share his experiences with Buhler.

The Salt Lake City Council plans to take its first big vote on the downtown sports and entertainment district Tuesday. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez examine the proposal and how residents could still get involved in the process. Plus, alternative venues for the Utah Symphony, a heatwave volunteer opportunity, and a fun (if you can believe it) government Instagram account to follow.  Resources and references: We Finally Know What's in the Downtown Sports District Deal [City Cast Salt Lake] SLC Council is on the cusp of approving a major sales tax increase. Is the council's vote the final say? [Salt Lake Tribune] If Abravanel Hall is unavailable, where might Utah Symphony go? [Salt Lake Tribune] Get tickets to our 801 Day event on Thursday, Aug. 1. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel Salt Lake Sewciety Stein Eriksen Lodge Embodied Patience Live Crude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a lot in the crosshairs of Smith Entertainment Group's proposal for a new sports and entertainment district downtown, but Japantown might be getting the least attention. Salt Lake City Council member Darin Mano tells host Ali Vallarta how SLC and SEG's visions for the historic downtown community align — and where they diverge. Plus, how long before downtown sees a resurgence of Japanese businesses? Resources and references: SLC Redevelopment Agency's conceptual renderings for Japantown Street Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop  ICO Fort Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gov. Spencer Cox has a pointed message for homeless service providers: Show results or lose funding. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the ironies in his speech and in the room. Plus, preview some Salt Lake City Council decisions, meet the county's new public health boss, and find yellow watermelons. Resources and references: Utah Gov. Cox to homeless providers: Produce results, or you could lose funding [Utah News Dispatch] Explaining the Salt Lake City Mayor's $475 Million Budget Proposal [Hey Salt Lake] Attend the Salt Lake City Council meeting online or in-person. Miya's Market on Instagram and TikTok Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Embodied Patience Salt Lake Sewciety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake City Council just approved two new historic districts on the east bench. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means pick apart the curious case for historic protections in the Yalecrest neighborhood. Plus, downtown SLC gets a swanky new liquor store, Salt Lake County kids get free access to rec centers, and develop your disposable at a local camera shop. If the sponsored interview with the Human Rights Campaign piqued your interest, learn more about their work in Utah, and attend their annual dinner on Saturday, June 15. Resources and references: SLC's east side adds 2 historic districts, but west side still has none [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake City Council is deep in budget season, and every year we wonder: Why is the police department's piece of the pie so big? Former SLC police chief and Center for Policing Equity consultant Chris Burbank joins host Ali Vallarta to pull back the curtain on the police budget and suggest where we should prioritize its resources. Resources and references: Explaining the Salt Lake City Mayor's $475 Million Budget Proposal [Hey Salt Lake] Attend a public hearing on the budget, Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Taylor Morgan The Salt Lake City Council heard hours of public comment last night, all focused on the new sports and entertainment district downtown. Strong opinions on both sides, but as KSL-TV’s Lindsay Aerts tells the KSL at Night hosts, a majority of the sentiment is negative. She joins the show to give an update from all sides involved in this plan. 

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Taylor Morgan Nikki Haley says she’ll support Trump & SLC Mayor Mendenhall wants a large raise  KSL at Night hosts Taylor Morgan and Greg Skordas kick off the show with news that broke this afternoon: former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she’ll support Donald Trump’s bid for election. Then the hosts switch gears and talk about a rather large raise that Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is requesting for herself and the City Council members. A 26% raise … who wouldn’t want that?  Legal drama in the GOP primary race for Utah Attorney General A text message has come to light between a current candidate for Utah Attorney General, Frank Mylar, and a former candidate, Trent Christensen. It’s now sparked a police investigation, and could hold severe consequences. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas walks listeners through the Utah Criminal Code to see what laws may have been broken.  Utahns among those believed to lead failed coup attempt in Congo  Two Utahns are among a group of people believed to have led a failed coup attempt in Democratic Republic of the Congo. KSL NewsRadio’s Peter Johnston joins the program to walk us through all the twists and turns of this story. He also shares some insight from people who knew the two when they lived in Utah.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could address the U.S. Congress  United States House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s moving ahead with an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress. This comes after International Criminal Court prosecutors say they want arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu’s alleged involvement in war crimes. The KSL at Night hosts look at the response from other U.S. leaders towards this idea.  What’s the status of the SLC downtown revitalization plan?  The Salt Lake City Council heard hours of public comment last night, all focused on the new sports and entertainment district downtown. Strong opinions on both sides, but as KSL-TV’s Lindsay Aerts tells the KSL at Night hosts, a majority of the sentiment is negative. She joins the show to give an update from all sides involved in this plan.  Affordable housing – is it in the SLC downtown revitalization plan?  As Salt Lake City looks to revitalize a large section of downtown, some have raised concerns about the city’s lack of affordable housing and how this project would affect those experiencing homelessness. One of the organizations voicing these concerns is Crossroads Urban Center. Executive Director Glenn Bailey joins the program to talk about an open letter he penned to elected officials about the project.   President Biden releases 1 million barrels of oil ahead of holiday weekend  Contrary to the usual summer price hikes, Americans are seeing a decrease in gas prices across the country right now. At the same time, the Biden Administration is releasing one million barrels of oil from the Northeast Reserve, hoping that will continue to drive prices down. The KSL at Night hosts debate whether this small release will actually help.  How to properly fly the American flag on Memorial Day  Did you know there’s a specific way one should fly the U.S. flag on Memorial Day? We bring vexillologist DeVaughn Simper from Colonial Flag onto the show to walk us through the proper etiquette for all sorts of situations. If you’re going to fly a flag this weekend or place a flag on a headstone at a cemetery, you’ll definitely want to listen to Simper’s advice. 

Utah's water forecast is looking pretty damn good as we head into summer. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the Great Salt Lake, our reservoirs, and when you should really be watering your lawn. Plus, the Salt Lake City Council considers a handful of tax increases, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Resources and references: Utah water forecast appears good headed into summer [Great Salt Lake Collaborative] Participate in the Great Salt Lake elevation challenge Weekly lawn watering guide from Utah Division of Water Resources Utah Water Savers landscape incentive program Salt Lake City proposed tax increases Subscribe to the town of Brighton newsletter We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey — it's only seven minutes long, and you'll be doing us a big favor! Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Salt Lake swag. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake City Council is weighing everything from raising sales tax to razing city blocks; Big, controversial decisions that could change the look and feel of our city for decades. Council Chair Victoria Petro tells host Ali Vallarta how she's making choices on our behalf with “cautious skepticism” — from the mayor's $475 million budget proposal to the future of downtown. Resources and references: How to participate in the May 21 Capital City Revitalization Zone hearing. Weigh in on the SLC budget via online comment, by calling 801-535-7654, or attending a public hearing on May 21 or June 4 at 7 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience Living Traditions  Ogden Music Festival ICO Fort Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smith Entertainment Group is asking SLC taxpayers for $54 million a year, three city blocks, a heliport, and so much more at tonight's Salt Lake City Council meeting. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we already know about the sports and entertainment district proposal. Plus, Ali mourns the potential loss of an iconic Salt Laker and Andy finds two new favorite karaoke bars.  Resources and references: Ryan Smith wants control of 3 city blocks — and a whole lot of public money — for his proposed SLC entertainment district [Salt Lake Tribune] Petition to Save Abravanel Hall  Jordan Clarkson, unsure if he'll be with the Jazz next season, considers his Utah legacy [Salt Lake Tribune] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Salt Lake Community College  Epic Brewing  Ogden Music Festival Living Traditions  Harmons Grocery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7th, 2024

The Salt Lake City Council explored some big ideas this week, from reimagining a historic train station to dissecting a new sports hub downtown. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means weigh how the proposals could shape the city's future. Plus, beware of the marathon traffic this weekend, and add these good-weather events to your calendar.  Resources and references: Video of Arizona Coyotes fans chanting [X, formerly Twitter] SLC Marathon closures map Could This Plan Revive SLC's Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake] SLC Council's Rio Grande District slide deck SLC's Biggest Opportunity, According to the Mayor [City Cast Salt Lake] Downtown sports and entertainment district, Part I: City to prepare master plan with virtually no public input [Building Salt Lake] Could the Jazz Leave Downtown SLC? [City Cast Salt Lake]  How We Got That Twilight Lineup [City Cast Salt Lake]   HEAL Utah's Earth Day Jordan River pedal and pick Barbie the Movie in Concert with a live symphony 20th Anniversary Deer Valley Concert Series Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Embodied Patience posture and movement The Governor's startup.utah.gov toolkit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juicy text messages reveal Salt Lake City Council members' knee-jerk reactions to a bill paving the way for Major League Baseball and a stadium entertainment district on the Westside. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means share key takeaways from the digital skirmish. Plus, a historic building took a hit on Easter Sunday, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Resources and references: SLC Council members shared scathing text messages about Utah MLB ballpark deal [Salt Lake Tribune] SLC Council Duo on Setting the Westside Agenda [City Cast Salt Lake] Renter Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sneaky Clauses in Your Utah Lease Agreement [City Cast Salt Lake] Housing is Coming. Where Will State Street's Beloved Restaurants Go? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: CRUDE Microbiome-friendly Skincare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. In October 2022, Salt Lake City Council adopted a new and innovative strategy to address the increasing chronically homeless in the capital city, approving the creation of a tiny home village community. CEO Preston Cochrane of The Other Side Village shares further details. Preston Cochrane: Since 2015, The Other Side Academy has been aiding individuals with long histories of criminal behavior and addiction. The Other Side Village is affiliated with The Other Side Academy and aims to address the root causes of homelessness and provide effective interventions to support individuals transitioning from living on the streets to a supportive living environment. Situated at 1850 West Indiana Avenue in Salt Lake City, the Village will offer deeply affordable housing for over 500 residents. Phase one, slated to open later this year, will introduce cottage style homes, including unique AirBnB-style nightly rentals, fostering job opportunities and revenue generation. The Other Side Village emphasizes community, accountability, and self-reliance. Prospective residents must undergo a minimum six-month immersion in the Village Preparatory School before securing permanent residency in the Village. Here, they receive guidance from experienced coaches, must maintain sobriety, and learn to embrace a value-centered lifestyle. Derek Miller: The Other Side Village is revolutionizing homelessness and housing solutions, offering a life-saving alternative for those who need it most. Once completed, it will offer deeply affordable housing, onsite medical and mental health services, and community collaboration for previously marginalized individuals, reshaping traditional approaches to create lasting positive change. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired 3/28/24

A seat is very likely opening up on the Salt Lake City Council for the 2025 election. Could you be District 5's new representative? Current Council Member Darin Mano joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to dish on why he won't run again — with one caveat — and why he wants you to. Plus, are there aliens in Utah? Also, Emily, Ali, and Council Member Mano share their picks of the week.  Resources and references: Email Councilmember Darin Mano at Darin.Mano@slcgov.com The West is UFO country, so why ‘not approach that scientifically' asks a Utah study [KUER] Apply to adopt a working cat through Salt Lake County. Dance at Hot House Swing Nights, the Westerner, Cumbia Nights at Alibi, and Cumbia Prom. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boyd is joined in the studio this afternoon by Republican Candidate for The Salt Lake City Council, Rachelle Morris. She's running to replace Jim Bradley (At-Large C) who is on his way to retirement. Rachelle is gearing up for the Salt Lake County Republican Convention on April 13th.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Taylor Morgan There is a brewing controversy around horse owners in Salt Lake County, and it has to do with E. coli contamination in a nearby creek and river. This led to a public hearing yesterday with the Salt Lake City Council. Sandy City Mayor Monica Zoltanski joins Taylor and Greg to discuss what happened and how this would impact horse owners like herself.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Taylor Morgan Congressman Blake Moore on his vote against Mayorkas impeachment After changing his vote last minute, Utah Congressman Blake Moore became one of four Republicans in Congress who voted against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He joins Greg and Taylor to explain the reasoning behind his vote and discuss what else he’s been up to in Congress. Eye on the Hill: HB454, HB298, HB202, and HB490 To continue our Eye on the Hill 2024 coverage on KSL @ Night, Taylor and Greg discuss HB454 Minimum Wage Modifications with Rep. Brett Garner, HB298 Homelessness Services Amendments with Rep. Tyler Clancy, HB202 Student Athlete Amendments with Rep. Jordan Teuscher, and HB490 Elections Office with KSL TV Reporter Lindsay Aerts. Nikki Haley loses Nevada Republican primary to “none of these candidates” Here are the results from the Nevada Republican primary: 30.5% voted for Nikki Haley but a surprising 63.3% voted for none of the candidates… meaning it’s another loss for Nikki Haley. On the other hand, President Biden won the Democratic primary. Taylor and Greg dig into what these results might mean for the remaining presidential candidates. Legal news roundup: Trump’s immunity case and Menzies execution updates In tonight’s legal news roundup, Greg and Taylor discuss the key takeaways from former President Trump’s loss in his immunity case and the latest on Ralph Menzies’ execution.  A horse fight in Salt Lake County There is a brewing controversy around horse owners in Salt Lake County, and it has to do with E. coli contamination in a nearby creek and river. This led to a public hearing yesterday with the Salt Lake City Council. Sandy City Mayor Monica Zoltanski joins Taylor and Greg to discuss what happened and how this would impact horse owners like herself.

KSL Newsradio’s Aimee Cobabe has more on a proposal heading to the Salt Lake City Council requiring gender-specific locker rooms at rec centers.

Salt Lake Tribune data reporter Andy Larsen is exploring how Salt Lake County incomes stack up against available rental units — and, just in time for Halloween, it's frightening! He and host Ali Vallarta discuss how it all relates to an inflammatory text from one Salt Lake City Council candidate. Plus, producer Ivana Martinez lends ears to Ali's big feelings™ about South Salt Lake's proposed In-N-Out and to share picks of the week. Get tickets to Las Espookys Hispanic Heritage Month drag show at Metro Music Hall. Do you want to be a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake? We've been publishing a daily podcast and newsletter for almost two years, bringing you useful interviews with mayoral candidates and deep dives into important subjects like how to save the Great Salt Lake and the best bars for unwinding. Consider joining to support our work, plus get an ad-free version of the podcast for as little as $8 per month. Learn more and sign up today at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sugar House has fresh representation on the Salt Lake City Council. Sarah Young is District 7's new councilmember, appointed after former Councilmember Amy Fowler vacated the seat. Councilmember Young joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how she's thinking about her new constituents' concerns, like transportation and affordable housing. Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake's 8/01 Day celebration! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing a number of proposals, from new pickleball courts to the end of Sugar House drive-thrus. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the council's current workload. Plus, Salt Lakers can't stop driving into local businesses, and Sen. Mitt Romney can't stop with the hot dog bit. Join the Capital Improvements Project Advisory Board. U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney on hot dogs. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to KSL.com - members of the Salt Lake City Council are getting closer to a discussion on whether to ban new drive-thrus in the overpopulated Sugarhouse Business District. D2 discusses the issue at hand and speaks with KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas on the legality of this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salt Lake City Council has passed the 2024 city budget! How are they spending our money? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down key programs as well as some fun line items that snuck their way in. Plus, newsletter editor Terina Ria joins to share picks of the week. Our breakdown of SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall's initial budget proposal.  Mayor Erin Mendenhall's approach to homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan On Tuesday, the Salt Lake City Council voted to adopt the City's approximately $2 billion annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Andrew Wittenberg, Director of Communications for Salt Lake City, joins our program to go over the budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan Utah Special Election Session Debrief Today, Utah legislators passed a bill to officially change the election dates, and accommodate replacing Rep. Chris Stewart. We speak with Representative Mike Schultz to discuss the details of the special session. Maura and Taylor also go through all the candidates who have filed for Utah's 2nd Congressional District special election. Salt Lake City's New Budget On Tuesday, the Salt Lake City Council voted to adopt the City's approximately $2 billion annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Andrew Wittenberg, Director of Communications for Salt Lake City, joins our program to go over the budget. New Utah Women Lead PAC Out of the 21 candidates running for Utah's 2nd Congressional seat in the special election, 6 are women. Erin Rider, with the Utah Women Lead PAC, joins the show to discuss why she started a new PAC in Utah to encourage women to run in Utah. GOP Moderates Strike Back  Last week we learned there had been some revolt by some House Republicans from the Freedom Caucus in Washington D.C. Senior Reporter at The Hill, Mike Lillis, joins the show to talk about how some moderate Republicans are striking back. Mayorkas On The Hot Seat Today, a House committee held a hearing on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on his handling of the southern border. Ali Bradley, NewsNation Border Correspondent, discusses why the committee is launching an investigation against Mayorkas. Ukraine Counteroffensive Begins Ukraine seems to have started its counteroffensive measures against Russia. We speak with Dr. Anna Pechenkina, Assistant Professor at USU, to discuss the latest on the war in Ukraine. UDOT Truck Smart  UDOT is urging Utah drivers to learn how to safely share the road with big rigs. UDOT spokesperson Katie Lindley joins the show to give us some tips on how to drive safely this summer and learn to drive near big trucks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A homeless camp, sponsored in part by the city, could soon come to those who need this service in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Council member Victoria Petro Utah's Noon News about the work to dedicate an encampment and why the city is supporting it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two elected officials representing Salt Lake announced their resignations this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what happens next for the soon-to-be-vacant Salt Lake City Council and Congressional District 2 seats. Plus, Happy Pride! Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria shares her picks for any flavor of LGBTQ+ joy you want to celebrate. Learn more about Salt Lake City's BallparkNEXT competition.  State Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, on his bill requiring porn sites to verify users' age. KUER's Martha Harris' story about expressing gender and sexuality through Dungeons & Dragons. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salt Lake City Councilwoman Amy Fowler resigning -- less than a month after news broke, she was allegedly involved in a hit and run car accident, briefly booked in jail after a highway patrol trooper reported smelling alcohol on her breath. Fowler has since apologized to the council and community. Her fellow council members have issued what Deb considers to be a rather compassionate statement about this situation -- we'll tell you what it says, and Debbie explains why she is taking issue with it today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking the Salt Lake City Council to approve her $445 million budget proposal. How do we make this process more interesting? Plus, the City unveiled new plans for 2100 S. between Dee's and Chick-fil-A. And, DJ Oscar's Exchange Place block party returns! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to pick it all apart in our Friday news roundup. Check out the city's budget hub. Attend a budget hearing on May 16 or June 6 at 7 p.m. Listen to Why Salt Lake's Hottest Dance Party is Taking A Break by City Cast Salt Lake. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two major allegations have surfaced regarding campaign finance as well as undisclosed development approval by the Salt Lake City Council for the Mayor's husband.

The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week with all sorts of land-use proposals. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to try to make sense of the municipal stuff. Plus, will we ever get more buses up the Cottonwood Canyons? And if you're worried about flooding, Ali shares some action items to ease your anxiety. Listen to our episode on ADUs. Browse proposed changes to height requirements downtown. Adopt a storm drain. Check Salt Lake County's floodplain map. Empanada Fest, Baby Animal Celebration, and the Bunny Hop! Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salt Lake City Council recently approved the plan for a brand spankin' new regional park in Glendale. It's the site of the defunct Raging Waters Water Park and will have a ton of amenities. So, how hyped is the neighborhood? Salt Lake Tribune west side reporter Alixel Cabrera joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the potential impact of something called green gentrification. Get details on the Folsom Trail Mural Competition, which closes this Friday, March 31. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's get municipal. The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week, taking hours of public comment on oodles of issues. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the week's news, including permanently closing SLC's Main Street to cars and ranked choice voting in this year's municipal election. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A state audit faults the Utah Inland Port Authority for awarding no-bid contracts and for accountability issues. The Salt Lake City Council fast-tracks proposed changes to off-street parking rules, shared housing and tiny homes — in what it says is an effort to address affordability. And Utah guides work to combat sexual harassment on river trips. At 9 a.m. on Friday, […]

A state audit faults the Utah Inland Port Authority for awarding no-bid contracts and for accountability issues. The Salt Lake City Council fast-tracks proposed changes to off-street parking rules, shared housing and tiny homes — in what it says is an effort to address affordability. And Utah guides work to combat sexual harassment on river trips. At 9 a.m. on Friday, […]

The Other Side Village is nearing the final steps to make its planned tiny home community for the homeless a reality..  beginning with a Salt Lake City Council hearing tomorrow.  Boyd to discusses what's next and what challenges lie aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salt Lake City Council is considering a suite of changes to zoning ordinances. The proposed changes include amending rules for areas of the city zoned as “RMF-30,” in an effort to increase so-called “missing middle housing” in certain residential zones (“RMF” stands for “residential multi-family” and “30” refers to the maximum allowed building height […]

The Salt Lake City Council is considering a suite of changes to zoning ordinances. The proposed changes include amending rules for areas of the city zoned as “RMF-30,” in an effort to increase so-called “missing middle housing” in certain residential zones (“RMF” stands for “residential multi-family” and “30” refers to the maximum allowed building height […]

Salt Lake City Council member Alejandro Puy is the first queer and Latino man to represent the capital city's majority-minority District 2. Puy joins "The Daily Buzz" host Saige Miller to talk about community in the Beehive State. And education reporter Connor Sanders discuss his reporting about high schoolers that can now wear their cultural regalia to their graduation commencements.

The city of Salt Lake is changing the speed limit on some of their streets.On Tuesday, the Salt Lake City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to enforce the 20 is plenty ordinance. Alex Cragun, Board Member of Sweet Streets calls the show to share his reaction to the speed limit change and what more needs to be done.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Great Salt Lake continues to shrink, more of its dry lakebed is exposed to the elements. Reporter Leia Larsen explains to managing editor Grant Burningham why dust blowing from the uncovered lakebed is a worsening problem. Reporter Tony Semerad discusses a win by historic preservations relating to Utah State Prison, and one of Blake Apgar's recent stories discusses an ordinance being considered by the Salt Lake City Council that would restrict protests outside of medical facilities.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, March 21, 20224:20 pm: Conn Carroll, Commentary Editor for the Washington Examiner, joins the program to discuss his recent piece on how U.S. Senators should be allowed to question Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson about her record on sentencing those convicted of child pornography crimes4:38 pm: Joseph Grenny, Chair of the Other Side Academy, joins the program to discuss the progress of the Tiny Homes Village as the Salt Lake City Council will soon vote on a rezoning proposal for the project that will provide homes for the homeless5:05 pm: Jennifer Graham of the Deseret News joins the show to discuss her piece about how it might be time for companies to step away from making political stances6:05 pm: Daniela Larsen, Executive Director of the Hutching Museum Institute, on her op-ed piece for the Deseret News on letting science and facts determine the future of Utah Lake6:20 pm: Matt Lamb, Associate Editor of The College Fix, joins the show to discuss how the University of Utah has received a $500,000 grant to create a new intersectional studies collective, which will include training on “disability,” “transgender and queer of color critique,” “carceral studies,” “environmental anti-racism” and “Indigeneity and decolonial justice.”6:38 pm: Gary Abernathy, a contributor to the Washington Post, joins the show to discuss how Donald Trump is still a political lightning rod and too hot to be discussed civilly

Welcome to the first episode of the first season of the Real Women Run podcast! In this episode, you'll meet our hosts Yándary Chatwin, a former chair of Real Women Run from Salt Lake County, and Nina Barnes, the vice-chair of Utah Systems of High Education and a former elected official from Southern Utah. Our guests are Natalie Pinkney, who serves on the South Salt Lake City Council, and Ana Valdemoros who serves on the Salt Lake City Council. Nina and Yándary chat with the councilwomen about a wide variety of topics, including why they decided to run for office, how they have grown while holding the position, and how their identities as women of color influence their work. You can read more about Councilwoman Pinkney here: https://www.nataliepinkney.com/ You can read more about Councilwoman Valdemoros here: https://www.slc.gov/district4/council-member-bio/ Read more about Dr. Susan Madsen's research about the “nudge” or the “tap” here: https://www.standard.net/opinion/guest-commentary/2021/jan/15/guest-oped-why-utah-women-run-for-elected-public-office/ https://magazine.byu.edu/article/the-tap/ For more information about Real Women Run (or to keep an eye out for details about the annual Kaleidoscope event) follow Real Women Run on Instagram (@realwomenrunutah). Our theme song is “Raising Me Higher” by Ahjay Stelino.

A “frustrated” Salt Lake City Council authorizes a winter overflow shelter for the homeless at a location on the west side. A legislative proposal seeks to require transgender girls to change their birth certificates before joining female high school sports. The University of Utah's ballet program vows reform after former students describe body shaming, racist comments and intimidation. And Utah expands […]

The Salt Lake City Council is debating whether to be part of a pilot program testing out ranked-choice voting. What is it, and what will the process be like to adopt/reject it?  Guest:   Salt Lake City Council Chair Amy Fowler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are so many dilapidated and abandoned buildings left standing in Salt Lake City? KSL-TV's Morgan Wolfe looked into that, plus the expected vote with the Salt Lake City Council that could change that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court rejects President Trump’s bid to end DACA. The Salt Lake City Council makes minor changes to funding for police. And while the risk of COVID-19 exposure is “higher than ever,” Utah moves forward with a “full-blown” economic recovery. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Leia Larsen and Sean P. […]

Lawyers for the officers involved in the shooting death of a man last month have sent a letter to the Salt Lake City Council, basically telling them to stop talking. We'll dive into the letter and the claims that city leaders can't seem to back up.

Lawyers for the officers involved in the shooting death of a man last month have sent a letter to the Salt Lake City Council, basically telling them to stop talking. We'll get some legal perspective from Greg Skordas.

A family wants two SLC police officers behind bars over it. The Salt Lake City Council is outraged about it. One member calls it unlawful. It's the police shooting death of 22-year old Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal in SLC, and there are new details about the shooting. We hear from Salt Lake City Council Chair Chris Wharton. 

A family wants two SLC police officers behind bars over it. The Salt Lake City Council is outraged about it. One member calls it unlawful. It's the police shooting death of 22-year old Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal in SLC, and there are new details about the shooting. Deb's got all the info. 

Shireen Ghorbani, Salt Lake City Council Candidate 2020 Shireenforcongress.com

#plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Christopher Wharton Office Held: Salt Lake City Council Bio: T. Christopher Wharton is an attorney and senior partner from Salt Lake City, Utah who focuses on family law, criminal defense, and LGBTQ advocacy. He is licensed to practice in federal and state courts in Utah and is certified to appear before the Supreme Court of the United States. Chris graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, where he served as president of the Student Bar Association and managing editor of the Journal of Law and Family Studies. Chris also completed a semester studying jurisprudence at University of Oxford, Magdalen College, and international criminal law at The Hague, Netherlands. Chris gained valuable experience interning at the Utah State Legislature, clerking with the Utah Attorney General’s Office, and practicing as a third-year law student at the at the Salt Lake City Prosecutor’s Office, where he tried and won his first jury trial. Chris went on to work as an associate attorney for two years before opening his own practice in 2012. Chris' extensive work in the areas of family law and LGBTQ advocacy has gained local and national attention. In 2013, Chris helped lead a team of attorneys that submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court, arguing for equal treatment of LGBT families under the law. In 2015, he obtained the first same-sex common law marriage adjudication in Utah. As an active community volunteer, Chris has done pro bono work for the ACLU of Utah, Equality Utah, the Utah Pride Center, and the Rainbow Law Clinic. Chris has served as president of the Utah Young Lawyers Division, vice chair of the Board of Directors of the Utah Pride Center, and chair of the Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission. Chris also served on the board of the LGBT & Allied Bar Association of Utah and on the Utah State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners as the young lawyer representative to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. He currently represents the residents of District 3 on the Salt Lake City Council. Outside the office, Chris enjoys independent films, local politics, history, art, Netflix, and food trucks. Chris' pronouns are him/his. Twitter: @chriswhartonslc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealchriswharton Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-wharton-b9b87026/ #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol

She started out as an environmental activist, concerned about Utah’s air quality. But rather than just talk about the issue, Erin Mendenhall got busy, ran for public office and landed a seat on the Salt Lake City Council. And now, after six years there, she is Salt Lake City's new mayor — just as concerned about the environment, but more empowered than ever to actually do something about it.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, August 28, 20194:20 pm: Amy Fowler of the Salt Lake City Council joins the show to discuss the difficulty the council faced in voting in favor of a tax incentive for the inland port despite the objection of many city residents4:35 pm: Rich Logis, author and radio host, joins the show to discuss his recent piece in American Thinker in which he says the GOP has a huge opportunity with minority voters who may be disillusioned with the Democratic Party6:05 pm: Bob Barr, Chairman and CEO of the Law Enforcement Education Foundation and a former congressman, joins the program to discuss the latest effort by Democrats to expand the Supreme Court in an effort to tip the scales for the party’s own political gain6:20 pm: Merrilee Boyack, Executive Director of Family Watch International, on the decision of the United Nations conference to cancel a pro-life workshop because it didn’t feel it was inclusive enough6:35 pm: Annie Holmquist, Editor of Intellectual Takeout, joins the show to discuss her piece about how to restore the childhoods that have been ruined in America

In this episode, Rep. Ben McAdams talks with Salt Lake City Council members about why local government tends to get so much done despite very different political philosophies. From homeless issues to infrastructure projects, local government officials set aside personal differences to accomplish a wide range of things that stall in halls of our federal government. City officials discuss the importance of autonomy of local government, but also the ways in which local officials can cooperate with federal representatives to “be a rising tide that lifts all ships.”

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, February 26, 20194:20 pm: Representative Kim Coleman joins the show to discuss her bill that would allow “peer to peer” companies like the Turo car sharing company to operate on airport property.Meanwhile the Salt Lake City Council is considering an ordinance that would impose fines on the company for operating on airport grounds.Rod will take your calls on the subject at 888-570-80105:05 pm: Dr. GM Cox, Director of the MPA program at Tarleton State University, joins the program to discuss whether cities should expand their surveillance capabilities as a method of fighting crime.Chicago police were recently able to identify actor Jussie Smollett’s “attackers” by tapping into surveillance cameras across the city6:05 pm: National Review staff writer Alexandra DeSanctis joins Rod to discuss her piece on the Senate’s inability to pass a bill that would require doctors to provide medical care to infants born alive following a failed abortion procedure6:35 pm: Jon Basil Utley, Publisher of The American Conservative, joins the program to discuss how to argue about climate change

The Bottom Line – Laziz Kitchen co-owner and State Senator-elect Derek Kitchen tells the story of how selling hummus at the Downtown Salt Lake Farmers Market with his partner, Moudi, ultimately led to opening up a Lebanese restaurant in Salt Lake City's Central Ninth neighborhood. Kitchen also discusses his time on the Salt Lake City Council, his […]

Without looking it up, can you describe the flag of your city? For most people, the answer is probably “no;” and if you live in Salt Lake City, it probably should be “no.” Adopted in 2006 by the Salt Lake City Council, the flag features a central logo of a black city skyline in front of green, snow-topped mountains and a blue sky, with the words “Salt Lake City” printed in white. Two wide bars of a darker green and blue split the background in half horizontally. In some cities, like Chicago or Washington, D.C., the flag is a source of civic pride, hung from homes and business and emblazoned on clothing and merchandise. But Salt Lake City’s flag is largely unknown to the general public, and some designers and flag experts say the time is ripe for a redo. On this week’s episode of “Trib Talk,” former Tribune reporter Taylor Anderson and Utah graphic designer Jorrien Peterson join Benjamin Wood to discuss the importance and power of a well-designed city flag and what can be done to improve Salt Lake City’s municipal imagery. And as a special addition to this week’s episode, “Trib Talk” is hosting a flag-design contest for its listeners. Email your idea for a better Salt Lake City flag to tribtalk@sltrib.com with “flag contest” in the subject line by Friday, September 14. Finalists will be selected by the “Trib Talk” team and voted on by our followers and friends on twitter. The creator of the winning design will receive a Salt Lake Tribune coffee mug, will be featured as the background image of the @TribTalk twitter account during the month of October and, who knows, may one day see their flag on top of the City and County Building in Salt Lake City. For more information on this topic, the “Trib Talk” team recommends the excellent 2015 TED talk on flag design by Roman Mars, host of the “99% Invisible” podcast. “Trib Talk” is produced by Sara Weber with additional editing by Dan Harrie. Comments and feedback can be sent to tribtalk@sltrib.com, or to @bjaminwood or @tribtalk on Twitter. Click here to listen now. Listeners can also subscribe to “Trib Talk” for free on SoundCloud, iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and other major podcast platforms.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, July 19, 20184:20 pm: Representative Tim Quinn joins Rod to discuss the Utah Legislature’s move yesterday to approve a $30 million child tax credit for Utah families beginning next year4:35 pm: Erin Mendenhall of the Salt Lake City Council joins Rod to discuss the outcome of the Inland Port bill during a special session of the Utah Legislature yesterday and where the city goes from here5:05 pm: Heather Caygle, Congressional Reporter for Politico, joins the show to discuss the Democrats new slogan for the midterm elections, “For the People”6:05 pm: Joy Pullman, Managing Editor of The Federalist, joins Rod to discuss the results of a study that show children who attend a government preschool program typically learn less and misbehave more6:20 pm: Representative Carol Spackman-Moss joins the show to discuss her decision to make another attempt at getting lawmakers to ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving, a bill that has already died on Capitol Hill several times6:35 pm: Heritage Foundation Chief Economist Steve Moore joins Rod for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation’s economy

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, July 10, 20184:05 pm: Opinion Editor Boyd Matheson of the Deseret News joins Rod for a discussion about President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court4:20 pm: Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox joins the show to discuss the expense and losses experienced because of wildfires in Utah this summer4:35 pm: Erin Mendenhall, Chair of the Salt Lake City Council, joins the show to discuss the negotiations with the state over the inland port, as well as the public meetings for the proposed $87 million dollar bond for road repairs5:05 pm: Utah Senator Mike Lee joins Rod to give us his thoughts on President Trump’s selection of Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee to become a justice on the United States Supreme Court6:05 pm: Neal E. Devins, Professor of Law at William and Mary as well as the Director of the school’s Institute of Bill of Rights Law, joins the show to discuss how conservatives are taking over the Supreme Court6:20 pm: Courtney Bullard, Education and Collaborations Coordinator for the Utah Health Policy Project, joins the show to discuss what the court ruling against the Kentucky Medicaid work requirement means for a similar policy in Utah6:35 pm: Amie Parnes, Senior White House Correspondent for The Hill, joins the show to discuss how Democrats are lining up to one-up each other when it comes to bashing President Trump

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, June 14, 20184:20 pm: Matt Margolis, author and contributor to PJ Media, joins Rod to discuss his piece questioning whether transgender boys should be allowed to participate in girl’s sporting events 4:35 pm: Stephen Gutowski, staff writer for the Free Beacon, joins Rod to discuss the American Medical Association’s calls for gun control and the measures they want as part of that control5:05 pm: Paul Warner of America’s Freedom Festival and (at 5:20 pm) Erika Munson of Mormons Building Bridges join Rod following a meeting the festival stakeholders are holding with the LGBTQ groups they have rejected from participation in the festival to discuss why those groups were left out of the festival despite the signing of a non-discrimination agreement6:05 pm: Erin Mendenhall of the Salt Lake City Council joins the show to discuss the latest on the inland port negotiations with state officials, and why the council moved to block Mayor Jackie Biskupski from filing suit over the issue without consent from the council6:20 pm: Utah Speaker of the House Greg Hughes joins Rod to discuss the possibility he may run for Governor in 2020, as well as the negotiations for the inland port in Salt Lake City6:35 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation, joins Rod for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation’s economy

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, March 12, 20184:20 pm: Wendy Troxel, a Senior Behavioral and Social Scientist with the Rand Corporation, joins the show to discuss drowsy driving by teenagers and how later school start times have shown to reduce teen-involved car accidents4:35 pm: Granite School District Communications Director Ben Horsley joins the show to give us his thoughts on President Trump’s latest school safety plan5:05 pm: Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski joins Rod for a discussion on Salt Lake City’s opposition to a bill passed by the Utah Legislature that creates an Inland Port Authority to oversee a new international trade hub in northwest Salt Lake City, and if her conversations with Governor Herbert may help forge a different plan6:20 pm: Christine Stenquist of TRUCE (Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education) joins the show to give us her thoughts on the five cannabis related bills passed by the Utah Legislature this session6:35 pm: Erin Mendenhall of the Salt Lake City Council joins Rod to discuss the dust-up over the Inland Port Authority, as well as the future of the Road Home homeless shelter

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, December 5, 20174:20 pm: Clark Aposhian of the Utah Shooting Sports Council and host of Gun Radio Utah on KNRS joins Rod to discuss the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act which would allow concealed carry holders in one state to carry across state lines4:35 pm: Ethan Lane, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council joins the show to discuss his piece in The Hill in which he says President Trump is working to shrink the size of the federal government by starting with national parks5:05 pm: Emilie Kao of the Center for Religion and Civil Society at the Heritage Foundation joins the show to discuss why she says the “gay marriage cake” case now in front of the Supreme Court should matter to all Americans6:05 pm: Daniel Strong, chair of the Rose Park Community Council, joins Rod to discuss why he thinks a recent decision by the Salt Lake City Council to exempt the Avenues and East Bench neighborhoods from a proposal to allow the construction of “mother-in-law” apartments will boost inequalities between neighborhoods in the city6:20 pm: Laura Barron Lopez of the Washington Examiner joins the show to discuss what she calls a “civil war” within the Democratic Party6:35 pm: George Noory, host of Coast to Coast AM, heard overnights on KNRS, joins the show to discuss an upcoming live event in Utah

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, November 29, 20174:20 pm: Christopher Conabee, Co-chair of the Point of the Mountain Development Commission, joins the program for a discussion about the different scenarios for future development on the grounds of the current Utah State Prison4:35 pm: Connor Boyack of the Libertas Institute joins the program to discuss a case going before the Supreme Court about whether law enforcement should, without a warrant, have the ability to obtain the cell phone data of a suspect with the goal of tying the suspect’s past locations to the proximity of a crime5:05 pm: The Salt Lake City Council has endorsed the hiring of 27 new police officers and Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall joins the show to discuss how the city may go about paying for those officers6:05 pm: Boyd Matheson of the Sutherland Institute joins the show for his weekly conversation with Rod about the world of politics6:20 pm: Representative Dan McCay joins Rod to discuss his proposed legislation that would eliminate the so-called “secret bills” in hopes of making the legislative process more transparent and cutting down on the number of bills state lawmakers must consider each session6:35 pm: Tim Ballard of Operation Underground Railroad, a group dedicated to stopping human trafficking, joins Rod to discuss a new partnership with Glenn Beck to fight trafficking on a global scale

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that organizers of the Days of '47 Parade have responded to the Salt Lake City Council, saying they will not reconsider a request by Mormons Building Bridges to participate. Parade organizers said they feared the entry would be too controversial for an event that honors Utah statehood as well as the Mormon pioneers.