What’s New in Local Government

Here’s a quick view of decisions and actions from our county council, city council and school board meetings. Want to see the full reports? Join the Salt Lake League’s County and Local Government Committee. If you’d like to be an observer, please contact observer-chair@lwvsl.org for more information.

  • Salt Lake County Council

    Meeting Date: 10/13/2026

    Approved Public Hearing for 10/20/26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers for comments on First Amendment from SLCo Economic Dev to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, asking for funds to be directed from the SLC Library to the project. See Info.

    Observer Susan Sandack notes Wasatch Assembly might be a compatible partner organization for LWVSL on programming, voter registration events, and advocacy.

  • Canyons School District Board of Education

    Meeting Date: 10/6/2026

    Agreed on boundary study contract. District is requesting boundary study due to patron and council concerns that which and when to close schools need to be identified not just on current enrollment but also by boundaries that identify where students will attend elementary, middle and high schools.

    Be aware of State Legislative action regarding school funding and school safety.

  • Sandy City

    Meeting Date: 10/6/2026

    Reminded all of open house sessions on October 7 and October 8 regarding the proposed 30 million dollar bond to acquire 17 acres of property from Canyons School District. 

    Remember to register to vote before 10/23 and to review candidate and bond proposal information. 

  • Salt Lake City Council

    Meeting Date: 9/8/2026

    Set dates for public hearing on Utility impact fee updates. See Utilities.

  • West Jordan

    Meeting Date: 6/17/2026

    Approved several land‑use and development items, including a conditional use permit for an adult‑day program, a multi‑building office project, and two rezonings (Susan Way and Immaculate Used Cars).

     Observer Lynda Sage suggests monitoring of station‑area planning and rezoning as these decisions influence long‑term growth, transportation access and environmental impacts.

  • Salt Lake School District Board of Education

    Meeting Date: 2/17/26

    Heardboard member Anderson express concern that board is required by state legislature to buy ammunition for school guardians.


    Heard public comment from west side teacher requesting a plan to deal with ICE agents during pick up and drop off, messaging to families that we are a safe district, and plans to provide online education for those students who do not feel safe coming to school.


    Observer Donielle Ricci notes there will be two upcoming public comment periods specific to fee schedules during March which the public is encouraged to attend.