City of South Salt Lake

The City of South Salt Lake is holding its annual Freedom Fest on July 3rd and 4th of July Parade on July 4th. There will be fireworks the 3rd of July as usual at the old Granite High School campus. If you are interested in being a vendor at the Freedom Fest the cut off date to submit paper work is June 21st. The deadline to enter the parade is June 25th. For more information on both of these events please click here.

Lace up your sneakers, start training! The Get Moving SSL 5K Fun Run is back and free this year. Starting at Fitts Park on July 4th at 8:00 a.m. For more information click here. 

Individuals who have filed to run for office are listed below (in the order they will appear on the ballot). To view their contact information, click HERE.

MAYOR

• L Shane Siwik
• Derk O Pehrson
• Robert Wallace Miller
• Cherie Wood (incumbent)
• William Hogan Espinoza
• Nick H. Gosdis

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

• Kevin David Rapp
• Boyd L. Marshall (incumbent)

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3

• Bill Gene Hauser
• Sharla Beverly

CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE

• Debbie A. Snow
• Steve Norr

A primary election for Mayor will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2013.

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If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer to help out with city projects or events, click here to send us an email. Include your name, address, telephone and email, and we'll let you know when you can help!

The June edition of the On the Move Newsletter is here! Read up on all that is happening in our city. E-mail jallred@southsaltlakecity.com and we will put you on our digital mailing list. Or if you prefer, you can have it sent directly to your home, just send us your name and home address.

Highlighted from among the work of its nine Promise Partnerships, United Way of Salt Lake was recognized for innovation in early education programs in South Salt Lake. Together with South Salt Lake and Voices for Utah Children, United Way of Salt Lake created the Early Learning Network, enabling many additional children to attend high-quality preschool based on the Granite School District model at the Hser Ner Moo Neighborhood Center, and on location at two elementary schools in South Salt Lake. Read more from the Deseret News...

Congratulations to Mayor Cherie Wood for winning Best of State Elected Official for the second year in a row!

Interested in joining South Salt Lake's Ham Radio Club? They meet the 1st Thursday every month at the Columbus Sr. Center, 7 PM. There will also be a class coming soon!

Want to know what life was like the decade South Salt Lake became a city?

FACTS about the 1930s:

• Population: 123,188,000 in 48 states
• Life Expectancy: Male, 58.1; Female, 61.6
• Average salary: $1,368
• Unemployment rises to 25%
• Huey Long proposes a guaranteed annual income of $2,500
• Car Sales: 2,787,400
• Milk, 14 cents a qt.;
• Bread, 9 cents a loaf;
• Round Steak, 42 cents a pound
• Lynchings: 21

The City of South Salt Lake is starting up Neighborhood Advisory Committees. The intent of NAC's are to create a line of communication between residents and city hall. They do not replace public hearings at planning commission or city council meetings but offer another venue to become involved in the community. They meet every quarter for at least an hour at city hall. If this is something you would like to take part in please contact Jennifer at 801-646-6757.

If you are interested in participating on the Arts & Community Council with our Promise South Salt Lake Initiative, complete the application below and submit to kari@southsaltlakecity.com.

Application form

 

Mayor Cherie Wood is interested in what you have to say! She invites citizens to have a conversation with her the first Monday of every month. Available times are from 4-6 p.m. Call 801-464-6757 for an appointment.

$50,000 REWARD for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of Sherry Black. Anyone with information on the case can call police at 801.412.3633. For information click HERE.