Is SLC Mayor Trolling the Legislature? More $$ for Police, Sauna Lake City
It was a big week for Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, from making national headlines over new pride flags to releasing her proposed $512 million budget. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the highlights and lowlights. Plus, touring the Walker Center, a great sauna place, and tusks up for the Utah Mammoth.
Resources and references:
- Book a tour for the Walker Center.
- Check out the SLC Mayor’s budget breakdown. [Hey Salt Lake]
- Download PDFs of SLC's new flag designs.
- Buy Project Rainbow’s “Not A Flag” merch.
- Attend Sweet Street’s 9-Line bike ride.
- Try the PLUNJ bathhouse.
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