Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker and three councilmen were sworn in to office during Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony at the Salt Lake City and County Building. With two new members on board and four more years under the Becker administration, KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports on the speeches and the expectations.
Salt Lake City officials want to make it easier for homeowners to have so-called mother-in-law apartments in neighborhoods where some residents are trying to keep them at bay. Mayor Ralph Becker says it’s one of hundreds of sustainability efforts his administration is making to reduce sprawl and get people closer to public transit.
Bryce Canyon National Park employees are mourning the loss of a former colleague who was shot to death at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington on Sunday. Police say 34-year-old Margaret Anderson was killed after a routine traffic stop. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on the ranger’s ties to Utah and the dangers park employees face.
Today is a new day for Salt Lake City government. At noon on the steps of the city-county building, newly elected city council members Charlie Luke and Kyle LaMalfa will take their first oath of office. Joining them will be Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker and City Councilman Luke Garrott, who will be sworn in for a second four-year term to represent the downtown area.
Segment 1: Kyle LaMalfa defeated a popular incumbent and Charlie Luke emerged the winner after an ugly campaign. Tuesday afternoon, the two political newcomers will be sworn in as the newest members in the Salt Lake City Council. Tuesday morning, they join us to talk about priorities. Guests: Kyle LaMalfa Charlie Luke Segment 2:…
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