Salt Lake City Council Work Session - 06/11/2026

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on June 11, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing and discussing the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, with particular attention to unresolved issues and potential adjustments. Council members and city staff deliberated on the property tax increase proposal, exploring options to mitigate its impact on residents while balancing the need to maintain essential city services and infrastructure. Specific budget items discussed included potential reductions or suspensions of programs such as the Hive transit pass, landscape exchange program, drone pilot funding, and micro food grant programs. The council also considered deferred maintenance projects, public safety investments, and utility assistance funding. Emphasis was placed on making surgical cuts to preserve fund balance and avoid larger tax increases in future years. The session included requests for further information on program impacts and a desire for clear metrics to evaluate pilot programs. No final votes were recorded during this work session, but the council planned to continue budget discussions in upcoming meetings.