Erin Mendenhall (born June 8, 1980) [2] is an American politician and activist who has been serving as the mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah since 2020. [3] Upon taking office as Salt Lake City ’s 36th mayor, Mendenhall became the city’s third and youngest woman in the role (after Deedee Corradini and Jackie Biskupski).

Erin was elected the 36th mayor of Salt Lake City on November 5, 2019 and took the oath of office on the steps of City Hall on January 6, 2020. She earned a bachelor’s degree in gender studies and a master’s degree in science and technology, both from the University of Utah.

Jan 6, 2020 · Erin J. Mendenhall is the 36th mayor of Salt Lake City. Erin came to Salt Lake with her family when she was 7 years old, and after losing her father to cancer at age 13, Erin graduated from Alta High School and enrolled at the University of Utah.

Erin Mendenhall is the 36th mayor of Salt Lake City, a battle-tested leader moving our city forward by bringing people together. She has guided our resilient, dynamic city through crisis after crisis while improving our air quality, expanding our housing inventory, taking dangerous criminals off our streets, and ensuring every resident can ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her sixth State of the City address on Tuesday at the Salt Lake City Main Library, highlighting major strides in public safety, housing affordability, and sustainability while remaining purpose-driven to …

Mayor Erin Mendenhall is a battle-tested leader moving our city forward by bringing people together.

Jan 29, 2025 · A person lays on a bench near the Salt Lake City Police department and library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said Tuesday that public safety, homelessness and ...

Jan 28, 2025 · While Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares their excitement, she said her priority remains addressing present-day challenges. “I want to reassure you that the day-to-day issues that affect our residents are our prime focus,” Mendenhall said.

Nov 23, 2023 · SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Incumbent Erin Mendenhall has won her reelection bid for mayor of Utah’s capital in a ranked-choice contest that included a challenge by Salt Lake City’s former Mayor Rocky Anderson.

3 days ago · Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shared a positive update to the city’s Public Safety Plan on Monday, saying the Salt Lake City Police Department has made 460 arrests since Jan. 12.