Mayor· 2024-2028
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentImprove Pioneer Park as part of infrastructure development.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 12:06
- Avg per meeting
- 1:13
- Segments
- 255
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Top issues during term (20)
Downtown revitalization
The impact of the Open Streets program on city revenue and business sales is currently under review.
Public Utilities Impact Fee Adjustments
New construction will absorb one-time fee increases ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per project, impacting housing affordability.
Park development
Provides up to $45.8 million in tax increment reimbursement over a 25-year term.
Proposed Crude Oil Pipeline Expansion Concerns
Financial impacts to the city are currently undetermined pending route finalization and engineering reviews.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
The proposed budget increases overall spending and includes a property tax hike yielding $13.5 million to support city operations and capital projects.
Police Grant Funding and Surveillance
Federal and state grant funding supporting police personnel, social worker expansion, and traffic safety equipment.
Housing Density and Zoning
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Ballpark Neighborhood Development
The rezone would allow for mixed-use development on 14.8 acres of city-owned land.
Airport Wetland Mitigation Property Disposition
Involves a $500,000 appraised value waiver for the conservation easement offsetting the land transaction price.
Avenues Community Plan Update
Unknown private commercial investment with proposed community benefit donations.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Funding
Involves a $1.5 billion multi-year capital investment plan and specific FY 2027 project allocations.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
Allocates $3,705,316 from the Depot District Infrastructure Improvements Program.
Rio Grande Plan Integration
The CRA will assume direct responsibility for property insurance and major building components while introducing modest monthly rent payments from the tenant.
Economic Development
Approximately $9.03 million in loan allocations will be distributed across seven projects, utilizing both project area funds and $3.18 million in non-project area revolving loan funds.
Ballpark NEXT Redevelopment
Property value and development potential will shift as parcels transition to mixed-use zoning categories.
Public Funding for Private Development & Precedent
$5.8 million deployed in commercial loans across six projects, funded through revolving loan funds.
License Plate Reader Cameras
Deferred expenditure of a $224,000 federal grant subaward.
Zoning Administration Text Amendment
Public outreach via a resident mailer will cost approximately $70,000 in postage plus potential digital advertising costs.
sports franchise bid
A new team could mean a big boost to the local economy, with jobs and tax revenue from stadiums and tourism.
Salt Lake City Foothills Stewardship
Costs for new construction in affected zones may increase due to fire-resistant material requirements.
Decisions during term (457)
Recorded while Mendenhall was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.