Hello District 4 Neighbors,

Fall is here! Let's take a moment and welcome the cooler temperatures, pull out the sweaters and enjoy the beautiful changing colors of this season.

We also enter the season of giving back. Check out the Volunteers of America website for volunteer opportunities. Opportunities include serving meals at the Geraldine King Women’s Resource Center and helping make a difference in a young person’s life by being their mentor. Discover your passion and share it with those in need.    

Best,
             

What is the Council Doing?

Local Emergency Declaration Extension

In September, the Council voted on a resolution extending the Mayor’s August 20 proclamation that declared a local emergency related to COVID-19, rising cases, and resurgence of the Delta variant. The proclamation authorizes relevant emergency orders, like the one for masks in Salt Lake City School District K-12 schools.

The Council's discussion included the length of the extension and how to determine when to end the extension by using metrics or some other measures while consulting with health officials, such as County and State health officials. The Council concluded that a 30-day extension made sense as a starting point and approved the resolution with a vote of 6-1. The Council can rescind this extension prior to the 30-day mark if data warrants. Watch the meeting video.

Racial Equity Update

Recently, the Council received an informational update on the City's equity plan. The City has asked Keen Independent Research Team to develop an Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Plan to guide the City as it begins to deepen its efforts to support a more inclusive community. As part of this process, Keen will host stakeholder focus groups and virtual workshops to get feedback.
Learn more.

Social Service Worker and Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor Opportunities 

Salt Lake City is looking for Social Service Workers/Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselors to provide immediate crisis intervention and case management services to assist residents and/or their families. Learn more and apply here. 

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Join Salt Lake City in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Local Hispanic and Latino Leaders collaborated with Salt Lake City to recognize and honor the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Read more.

Utah Rent Relief

Are you struggling to pay rent? You may qualify for help through the Emergency Rental Assistance program. This program helps renters who are unable to pay their rent and utilities due to circumstances related to COVID-19. Visit RentRelief.utah.gov for more information.

UTA Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card

UTA's Reduced Fare FAREPAY Card now offers a 50% discount off public transit fare to low-income individuals, seniors, youth, and persons with disabilities. Find out if you qualify and apply on UTA's website. If you are a City resident and do not qualify for UTA's program, you can take advantage of monthly discounted fares with the City's Hive Pass. Learn how.

Housing Stability Department Survey

Salt Lake City’s Housing Stability Department needs your feedback to best determine how federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) should be prioritized. Answer a quick survey and share your thoughts!

Pause on Foothills Trail System Construction 

Last month, Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the continued pause of new trail construction and a plan for moving forward based on the City's work with valued stakeholders. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the issues related to the first phase of construction, and to collaborate on a vision for the best pathway forward. Read more.

SLC Resident Food Equity Advisors (RFEA) Pilot Program

In 2020, the City's Sustainability Department launched the RFEA pilot program to shed light on food insecurity and equity issues in the City. Over the past year, 13 residents from diverse backgrounds gathered monthly to analyze these issues and identify solutions.

Read their findings and learn more about the program.

Fall Composting

Fall is upon us and with its beautiful sunsets and palette of colors in an ocean of leaves. Don’t let all that organic matter go to waste! The waste is processed at Salt Lake City’s compost facility and turned into wood chips, mulch, and compost, which is then available for purchase at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill. Learn more. 

Need extra brown yard waste cans? Request up to two extra cans for temporary placement by filling out this form or calling 801-535-6999. Learn more.

Halloween Safety Tips

Whether you choose to celebrate Halloween out and about or from the comfort of your home this year, please ensure that you and those around you stay safe and healthy. Learn how to celebrate safely with tips from the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).