3 takeaways from Mayor Mendenhall's State of City address

Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall: future is bright ... ‘present is urgent’
In her State of the City address, Erin Mendenhall said the city is focused on public safety, affordable housing.
Salt Lake City mayor says 'urgent' challenges are being addressed as city grows
"The future of Salt Lake City is bright, but its present is urgent," she said, speaking from a podium at the Salt Lake City Public Library. "We continue the work we started — with resolve and with clarity — because the Salt Lake City of tomorrow depends on the decisions we make today."
3 takeaways from Mayor Mendenhall's State of the City address
Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her sixth State of the City address Tuesday, emphasizing her focus on solving the city's issues. Context: 2024 was a major year for the city, with the International Olympic Committee choosing Salt Lake City to host the 2034 Winter Games and the arrival of the Utah Hockey Club.
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