2026 Board Elections

Westside Coalition Elects 2026 At-Large Board Members at Annual Meeting The Westside Coalition held its 2026 annual meeting this week, bringing together residents and stakeholders from across the west side to reflect on the past year and help shape what comes next. A key part of the meeting was the election of three At-Large Board … Read more

PRESS RELEASE: Westside Residents Begin Rebuilding with Support from Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation

Westside Residents Begin Rebuilding with Support from Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation and Larry H. Miller Real Estate step up to support Westside flood recovery with more than $125,000 in combined aid and materials. SALT LAKE CITY, UT (November 6, 2025) —The Larry H. & Gail … Read more

Progress on Jordan River Trail Safety and Restoration

Over the past year, the Westside Coalition has been working alongside city and state partners to restore safety and environmental integrity along the Jordan River trail and surrounding areas. Thanks to the efforts of community members, regional leaders, and dedicated staff, we’ve seen significant improvements—greater visibility, consistent law enforcement presence, beautification efforts, and most importantly, … Read more

Westside Coalition & City Leaders Walk the Jordan River Trail

The Westside Coalition recently joined city leaders, trail planners, and community members for a walk along the Jordan River Trail—starting at Fisher Mansion and ending at Cottonwood Park. This collaborative event highlighted both the promise and the challenges of restoring this vital corridor through Salt Lake City’s Westside. Participants discussed trail improvements, environmental restoration, and … Read more

Statement on Interim County Council Appointment

Update (June 14, 2025): On Wednesday evening June 11, 2025, after 13 rounds of ranked-choice voting, members of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party Central Committee selected Jiro Johnson to fill the vacant County Council District 1 seat. Johnson, a resident of Liberty Wells and assistant director of the county’s public defender office, will serve … Read more

SLC School District Letter and Immigration Resources

It is with great concern for our fellow community members, who are very scared and at risk from new federal immigration policies, that we share this information with you. Please share with your networks.  The following is a letter from the SLC School District: Dear families,  We learned tonight about new guidance from the U.S. … Read more

Building a Brighter Future: Our Advocacy for Housing, Homelessness, and Community Development

At the Westside Coalition, we’re driven by a passionate commitment to building a brighter future for all members of our community. Today, we’re excited to share updates on our recent advocacy efforts aimed at addressing pressing issues affecting our neighborhoods. Advocating for Housing and Homelessness Initiatives In recent communications with legislative leadership, we’ve emphasized the … Read more

UDOT’s I-15 Expansion Plan

Hello Westside Neighbors! A few short weeks ago, UDOT released an analysis of “transportation alternatives” for the I-15 freeway between Farmington and 400 South. There are a few different versions of the plan under consideration, but all of them include significant expansion of the freeway that we fear will substantially harm adjacent neighborhoods. We are … Read more