County Offers Remote Expungement Day

The Salt Lake County Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice Initiatives is partnering with Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, the Utah Department of Public Safety, West Valley Justice Court, Salt Lake City Justice Court, Riverton Justice Court, Summit County Justice Court, Salt Lake County Justice Court, and the Utah Bar, to host the Summer 2020 Remote Expungement Day.

07/07/20

Salt Lake County Youth Services’ Milestone Program Opens New House for Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness

Salt Lake County Youth Services’ Milestone Transitional Living Program (TLP) is expanding its current 15-bed program with the opening of a new four-bedroom house in partnership with Good Shepard Lutheran Church. The program provides safe housing and support for young adults (18-21) in order to break the cycle of homelessness and promote self-sufficiency. Upon entering the program, young adults are given their own room and can stay in the program for up to 18 months while they receive intense case management and life-skills classes, which promote connection to the community.

07/06/20

Salt Lake County Kicks Off 20-Day Rally the Valley Initiative

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson kicked off the Rally the Valley initiative today encouraging County residents, municipalities and organizations to “rally together” and share their time, talents, ideas and resources to showcase the best of Salt Lake Valley, it’s people.

07/03/20

Providing data and analysis to Governor Herbert on the request to require face coverings

Salt Lake County, UT – On June 23, Mayor Wilson requested Governor Herbert allow for Salt Lake County to mandate the wearing of face coverings in public places. Understanding that Governor Herbert’s office has said “local health departments should bring their data and analysis to the Utah Department of Health if they believe there is a need to vary from current guidelines,” Salt Lake County Health Department Director, Gary Edwards, wrote to the Utah Department of Health Director, General Jeff Burton, on data and analysis specific to Salt Lake County’s request.

06/24/20

Mayor Wilson submits request to Governor Herbert to require face coverings in public

Salt Lake City, UT – In response to the recent surge of coronavirus cases in Salt Lake County, Mayor Wilson formally requested that Governor Gary Herbert allow Salt Lake County to require face coverings in retail and commercial establishments.

06/23/20