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Erin Mendenhall

Mayor2024-2028

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Campaign promises (1)

  • development
    Improve Pioneer Park as part of infrastructure development.

At a glance

News mentions
10

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
10
Total speaking time
12:06
Avg per meeting
1:13
Segments
255

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Filtered to Budget

Top issues during term (17)(Budget)

high→Apr 2025[21]

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Funding

Involves a $1.5 billion multi-year capital investment plan and specific FY 2027 project allocations.

critical→Jul 2025[21]

Public Funding for Private Development & Precedent

$5.8 million deployed in commercial loans across six projects, funded through revolving loan funds.

critical↓Feb 2025[11]

Financial Accountability

The audit confirmed the agency's financial condition as of June 30, 2024, with no significant findings.

critical↓May 2025[11]

FY 2025-26 Budget Planning

The budget will determine funding levels for city departments, including fire, arts, and infrastructure.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Affordable Housing and Homelessness Services Funding

Directs millions in federal CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA grant funds toward housing and human services.

medium↓Apr 2026[9]

historic preservation funding

A one-time cost of $75,000 if done all at once, or absorbed into existing maintenance budgets if phased.

critical↓Feb 2025[9]

FY 2025-26 City Budget

Involves adoption of the city's annual budget, tax levies, and fee schedules for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

critical↓May 2025[7]

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.

critical↓Aug 2025[6]

Housing and Social Service Funding

The board extended a $150,000 loan for five years, delaying repayment.

high↓Jan 2025[4]

City Employee Compensation

The ordinance establishes new annual stipends for leadership positions.

critical↓Mar 2026[3]

Annual Financial Audit

Customers may see an increase in their utility bills due to proposed rate adjustments.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Municipal Golf Course Funding

The fee increases are expected to generate over $1 million in new revenue for the Golf Fund.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Inland Port Tax Differentials

A property tax increase would directly impact the cost of living and doing business in Salt Lake City.

medium↓Jan 2025[1]

Library Budget Amendment for Roof Renovation

Neutral impact on the overall library budget through internal fund reallocation.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

Environmental funding

If successful, this initiative would bring

high→Apr 2026[0]

Construction Industry Tax Fraud

Millions of dollars in lost tax revenue for public services.

low→Apr 2026[0]

Airport flight costs

High flight costs directly increase travel expenses for Salt Lake City residents and businesses, potentially impacting local tourism and economic activity.

Decisions during term (43)

Recorded while Mendenhall was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Oct 6, 2026

Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Close Public Hearing and Refer Budget Amendment No. 1

approved7-0Sep 22, 2026

Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27

approved7-0Sep 15, 2026

Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27

approved5-0Aug 18, 2026

Adopt Resolution 15 of 2026: FY 2026-27 CRA Budget Amendment No. 1

approved7-0Aug 11, 2026

Adoption of Final City Budget (Ordinance 45)

approved7-0Jul 14, 2026

Consent Agenda: Set Public Hearing Date for FY 2026-27 Budget Amendment No. 1

approved7-0Jun 16, 2026

LBA Capital Projects Fund Budget Approval

approved7-0Jun 16, 2026

CRA Budget Approval

approved7-0Jun 16, 2026

FY 2026-27 City Budget Adoption

approved7-0Jun 16, 2026

Consolidated Fee Schedule and Associated Budget Ordinances

approved7-0Jun 16, 2026

Council Office Operations Budget Reduction

approved6-0Jun 9, 2026

Straw Poll on Council Office Operations Budget Reduction

approved5-1-1Jun 9, 2026

Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2025-26

approved6-0May 19, 2026

Close Public Hearing and Schedule Additional Hearing for LBA Budget

approved6-0May 19, 2026

Close Public Hearing and Schedule Additional Hearing for CRA Budget

approved6-0May 19, 2026

Close Public Hearing and Schedule Additional Hearing for FY 2026-27 Budget Ordinances

approved6-0May 12, 2026

Close Public Hearing on CRA Budget Amendment No. 3

approved6-0May 12, 2026

Adoption of Resolution 10 of 2026: CRA Budget Amendment No. 3

approved6-0May 5, 2026

Adopt Tentative LBA Capital Projects Fund Budget