Member Briefing – Salt Lake City’s Plan for Public Safety & Homelessness: What You Need to Know

The Salt Lake Chamber hosted a member briefing on Friday, January 24, 2025, addressing the critical issues of homelessness and public safety in Utah.

Since 2019, Utah has experienced a 30% increase in homelessness, prompting state leaders to call on Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle public safety challenges and provide effective solutions.

Our expert panelists discussed the collaborative strategies and solutions of the city and state.

This webinar covered:

  • Specifics of Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall’s new plan to address homelessness and public safety.
  • The Legislature’s response to the Mayor’s new plan and preparations to support Salt Lake City’s efforts.
  • Recommendations from the Utah Homeless Services Board, comprised of government, private industry, philanthropy and organizations dedicated to addressing statewide homelessness.

Panelists:

  • Representative Tyler Clancy, House District 60
  • Andrew Johnston, Director of Homeless Policy and Outreach, Salt Lake City
  • Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff to Mayor Mendenhall, Salt Lake City
  • Randy Shumway, Founder and CEO of Cicero Group and Chair of the Utah Homeless Services Board

Moderator: – Mary Catherine Perry, VP of Public Policy and Government Affairs, The Salt Lake Chamber