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June 16, 2023

SLC Funds Sanctioned Camping, Celebrating Juneteenth, and Air Guitar Championships

City Cast Salt Lake

SLC Funds Sanctioned Camping, Celebrating Juneteenth, and Air Guitar Championships

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The Salt Lake City Council has passed the 2024 city budget! How are they spending our money? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down key programs as well as some fun line items that snuck their way in. Plus, newsletter editor Terina Ria joins to share picks of the week.


Our breakdown of SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s initial budget proposal

Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s approach to homelessness.


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