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 (17)(Budget)
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Funding
Involves a $1.5 billion multi-year capital investment plan and specific FY 2027 project allocations.
Public Funding for Private Development & Precedent
$5.8 million deployed in commercial loans across six projects, funded through revolving loan funds.
Financial Accountability
The audit confirmed the agency's financial condition as of June 30, 2024, with no significant findings.
historic preservation funding
A one-time cost of $75,000 if done all at once, or absorbed into existing maintenance budgets if phased.
FY 2025-26 Budget Planning
The budget will determine funding levels for city departments, including fire, arts, and infrastructure.
FY 2025-26 City Budget
Involves adoption of the city's annual budget, tax levies, and fee schedules for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Allocates $5 million toward disaster recovery loans, impacting existing commercial loan program balances across project areas.
Housing and Social Service Funding
The board extended a $150,000 loan for five years, delaying repayment.
City Employee Compensation
The ordinance establishes new annual stipends for leadership positions.
Annual Financial Audit
Customers may see an increase in their utility bills due to proposed rate adjustments.
Inland Port Tax Differentials
A property tax increase would directly impact the cost of living and doing business in Salt Lake City.
Library Budget Amendment for Roof Renovation
Neutral impact on the overall library budget through internal fund reallocation.
Municipal Golf Course Funding
The fee increases are expected to generate over $1 million in new revenue for the Golf Fund.
homelessness funding
Could lead to increased state funding for homelessness initiatives in Salt Lake City, potentially easing the burden on the city's budget or allowing for expanded services.
Construction Industry Tax Fraud
Millions of dollars in lost tax revenue for public services.
Airport flight costs
High flight costs directly increase travel expenses for Salt Lake City residents and businesses, potentially impacting local tourism and economic activity.
Environmental funding
If successful, this initiative would bring
Decisions during term (40)
Recorded while Mendenhall was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.