Your Daily Guide

What’s in SLC’s Budget?

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall proposed a budget of nearly $499 million for the 2027 fiscal year. It includes a 12.5% property tax increase, which is expected to raise a total of $13.5 million (that’s an extra $9.87 a month for a house valued at $624,000). [Salt Lake City]

Utah’s Fastest-Growing Cities

Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain had the fastest population growth in Utah from mid-2024 to mid-2025, according to a report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Meanwhile, Salt Lake City is still the most populous city. [KSL]

A Trader Joe’s in Daybreak?

Trader Joe’s has confirmed plans to open a new store near Daybreak, though an exact location and timeline haven’t been finalized. This location, plus a recently announced Herriman store, would bring the total number of Trader Joe’s in Utah to nine. [Building Salt Lake 🔒]

How Salt Lake Trees Are Changing

Fifteen mature trees were recently cut down at Trolley Square because of a fungal disease. Could more SLC trees be affected? We investigate the state of our urban forest. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Think you know Salt Lake parks? We’re putting you to the test! Hint: All the answers can be found in past City Cast Salt Lake articles.

1. At which park can you NOT find cricket pitches?

A) Southridge Park

B) 11th Avenue Park

C) Lodestone Park

D) Granite Park

Thank you to Tracy Aviary for supporting this parks project. Spring is an ideal time to visit Tracy Aviary. The season doesn’t just arrive; it hatches. Discover what’s taking flight this spring!