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	Thursday evenings, beginning September 10 through April, 2010 Guest Writers Series Free Admission
	Various dates - ice rink opens November 13 Check out the autumn fun at the Gallivan Center
	Neighborhood Business Conference, January 28, 2010 Free Admission, but you must register. Click for details.

Make a Payment Online

	Pay and view your water bill
	Pay parking and traffic tickets
	Pay and view special assessments

Our City at Work

2009 is a City Council election year. The City Recorder's office has all the information you need to register and vote in November, 2009. You can also check on candidates' spending using the Campaign Finance Reporting System.

Try your hand at balancing the City budget. Click here to use our interactive budget tools.

Report any instances of suspected fraud, waste or abuse involving City government resources.

Want to know how the City is spending its money? Click here for the Expenditure Disclosure System and find out.

What advice does the City Attorney's Office give to City employees and elected officials about conflict of interest? If you want to know, click here.

Free speech: what is it, exactly? Read the educational document prepared by the Salt Lake City Attorney's Office

Watch City Council and Planning Commission meetings live!

City Council and Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on slctv, cable channel 17. If you don't have cable TV, watch the meetings on your computer. Past council and commission meetings are taped for later broadcast.

GIS data layers, aerial photography and interactive maps are available. Click here to have a look.

Want to know how the City plans for IT purchases and system compatibility? Click here.

Living in the City - Helpful Resources for Residents

We live in one of the best and most beautiful cities in the United States. Here's information to help you make the most of being a resident and to keep our city clean, beautiful and liveable.

SLCgov Info Center
Just about everything you need to know - from where to get a marriage license to when the garbage is picked up on your street. The best place to start!

Citizen's Resource Guide

Schools, health care, City, County and State programs: it's all here, in English and Spanish

Good Neighbor Guide

Living in the city means being a good neighbor: From keeping yards and streets clean to where you can park your car.

Fighting Crime in Your Neighborhood

The best way to fight crime is to prevent it from happening. The SLC Police need your help!

Mutual Committment Registry

Find information and the forms you need. Administered by the City Recorder's Office.

Food, Financial and Medical Help

Apply online for State assistance programs.

Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
Apply for public housing online. The Housing Authority provides affordable housing opportunities for out community.

The Buzz: Buy Local


Supporting local businesses is good for our economy, our neighborhoods, our environment and our pocketbooks. Whether you're a buyer or a seller, here are resources to help you make smart buying decisions.
	Buy Local First is a growing local and national movement to encourage shoppers to support local business. Find out where local businesses are and what they have to offer.
	Vest Pocket Coalition works to preserve our neighborhoods by recognizing the important of local businesses.
	The Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce offers support, training and resources to local businesses.
	e2 Business, the Environmentally and Economically sustainable business program, is designed to recognize and support the Salt Lake City business community and economy.
	Yes, local businesses are great. Thinking of starting one? Take a look at the City's Small Business Initiative for information to help you plan your own local enterprise.

Bulletin Board

	The Citizens Access Portal is your link to the City's development review processes. There you can apply for a building permit, schedule an inspection or research permits, and petition. Click here to go directly to the portal. For an overview of the portal, click here.
	Report any instances of suspected fraud, waste or abuse involving City government resources.
	Click here for information and updates on the H1N1 influenza virus.
	The 2010 Census begins in March, 2010. Find out what this means for you and your family. Participation in the census is required by federal law and mandated by the U.S. Constitution.