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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Salt Lake City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed Crude Oil Pipeline Expansion Concerns
HF Sinclair is proposing a new high-pressure pipeline to bring refined fuel to the Salt Lake valley. The Council is reviewing potential risks to local drinking water sources, watershed areas, and crowded city rights-of-way.
Public Utilities Impact Fee Adjustments
The city is considering raising water, sewer, and stormwater impact fees on new development for the first time since 1999 to fund necessary infrastructure upgrades, drawing mixed feedback from housing developers and neighborhood advocates.
Judicial Appointment
Salt Lake City just added its first new local court judge in over 20 years to help deal with a backed-up legal system. If you've ever dealt with city court delays, this fresh face on the bench is meant to speed things up.