ON THE MOVE
South Salt Lake Newsletter
SSLC.GOV SSL ‘ON THE MOVE’ HIGHLIGHTS New 3900 South Trail .................. P.2 Craftober Fest, Oct. 3 ................ P. 3 Celebrate SSL, Sept. 18 .............. P.3 55+ Adult Walking Group ........... P.4
Cherie Wood, Mayor 801-464-6757 mayor@sslc.gov
City Offices Monday - Friday • 8 am to 5 pm 801-483-6000 220 E Morris Ave, SSL, UT 84115 South Salt Lake city offices and community centers will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Public Meetings For more info: www.sslc.gov
CITY COUNCIL Wednesdays, Sept.. 9 & 23, 7 pm
PLANNING COMMISSION Thursdays, Sept. 3 & 17, 7 pm
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SEPTEMBER 2026
Building Community, One Home at a Time One of the most important responsibilities of local government is creating opportunities for residents to have a safe, affordable place to call home. That’s why two years ago we launched a new Housing Navigator position. This role will help connect community members to affordable housingrelated resources and educational opportunities. These goals would not be attainable without the help Mayor Cherie Wood of dedicated community partners. South Salt Lake is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake and connect our residents to their incredible programs like Critical Home Repair (CHiRP) and Service Team for Exterior Projects (S.T.E.P.). More recently, we collaborated with them on an innovative approach to affordable homeownership through a Community Land Trust model designed to keep homes affordable for generations to come. This commitment continues to strengthen our partnership and benefit not only the families who purchase these homes, but our entire community. The idea is simple but transformative. Using Community Development Block Grant funding, the city has purchased vacant and dilapidated properties that can be redeveloped into new, energy-efficient homes. Instead of allowing these properties to remain vacant or become neighborhood nuisances or blights, we’re creating opportunities for families to put down roots and build the wealth that home ownership can provide. What makes this model unique is its commitment to longterm affordability. The city retains ownership of the land while the homeowner purchases the home itself and pays a small land lease. By removing the cost of the land from the purchase price, these homes remain affordable not only for the first buyer, but for future families as well. Combined with zero-percent interest financing, this approach helps create sustainable pathways to homeownership for households that might otherwise be priced out of the market. Habitat for Humanity brings decades of expertise in affordable housing and works closely with future homeowners throughout the process. Homebuyers contribute significant sweat equity as they help build their homes and invest in the community around them. They also receive homeowner education and ongoing support,
helping ensure long-term success long after they receive the keys. Replacing deteriorating properties with families who are invested in their homes improves the physical well-being of our city while expanding opportunities for residents to build equity and create lasting financial stability. The city has already acquired four properties through this initiative, with construction expected to begin this fall and families moving into their new homes as early as next spring. These projects represent more than new housing—they represent our commitment to making South Salt Lake a place where more families have the opportunity to succeed. You can get involved by signing up to be a S.T.E.P. volunteer and help your neighbors with exterior home projects. Learn more and find housing resources on the city website.
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Get Ready to Dial Down Outdoor Irrigation With the hottest summer months behind us, it’s time to start reducing outdoor water use. Reduce your watering by one sprinkler cycle per week, and check the Utah Division of Water Resources weekly lawn watering guides on their website for exact recommendations based on the current weather conditions. Visit conservewater.utah.gov to see their recommendations.
3900 South Trail Breaks Ground The 3900 South Trail project is a collaboration between South Salt Lake, Millcreek, and the Utah Department of Transportation to connect the Jordan River Trail, the Meadowbrook Trax Station, and other local trails and bike lanes. The first phase of construction will span 3900 South from the Jordan River to 500 West, and is expected to be completed this fall. The second phase, extending the trail to West Temple, will take place in 2027. This trail will improve mobility in South Salt Lake, and we look forward to riding it with you this fall! Visit udotinput.utah.gov/3900trail to learn more.
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At-Large Clarissa Williams At-Large Ray deWolfe District 1 Joy Glad District 2 Corey Thomas District 3 Sharla Bynum District 4 Nick Mitchell District 5 Irvin Jones
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Plant One Get one Learn from horticulture experts about native plants that benefit birds, bees, and other wildlife. Participants will assist in planting a new garden and take home a mini-landscape starter kit. This is a free event open to all, but only the first 25 registrants will get a take-home landscape starter kit.
WHEN
SEPTEMBER 30 | 5-7 P.M.
WHERE
PIA OKWAI NATURE CENTER
REGISTER
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CERT: Join the Team! Emergency preparedness can sometimes feel like an impossible task, so this month, we want to break it down into three easy steps that you can take to keep you and your family safe in an emergency. 1. Make a plan. An effective emergency plan should include meeting places, an out-of-state contact, and other important locations and phone numbers. Review the plan regularly with family members so that everyone knows what to do in an emergency. 2. Build a kit. Emergency kits should include everything needed to keep you and your family safe for up to 72 hours. This includes food, water, medication, and important documents. 3. Sign up for Smart911. This free service by Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center (VECC) allows users to receive immediate alerts about emergencies in their area, and to provide personal information that will allow first responders to better serve them in an emergency, including access & functional need information, and household makeup. You can find emergency plan templates, kit lists, and other information and resources on the Emergency Preparedness page at sslc.gov.
The Community Emergency Response Team is a volunteer group that trains emergency response skills to help our community in the event of a disaster. The next SSL CERT training session begins on October 15. Scan the QR code to learn more and sign up!