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
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
EPA’s Environmental Justice and Air Quality Assessment for the Westside SLC neighborhoods
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
RadioACTive did another episode on the I15 on November 30, 2022. The episode featured Taylor Anderson of Sweet Streets, Janet Fischer–a homeowner whose lives in one of the NeighborWorks developments likely to be demolished in this project and Westside Coalition Board President, Dan Strong. Visit https://krcl.org/blog/radioactive-113022/ or click the image below to listen in!
The following organizations, individuals, and elected officials have confirmed attendance to the event: University Neighborhood PartnersWestside StudioComunidades UnidasMayor’s OfficeFire DepartmentEmergency ManagementPolice DepartmentDepartment of TransportationWestside Community CouncilsWest View MediaAmerican Red CrossMexican Consulate of Salt LakeUtah Domestic Violence CoalitionRefugee Center (tentative)NeighborWorksUtah Support Advocates for Recovery AwarenessSalt Lake Community NetworkWest High Alumni Association (tentative)Luz Escamilla, Sandra Hollins, and … Read more
Las siguientes organizaciones, individuos y funcionarios electos han confirmado la asistencia al evento: University Neighborhood PartnersWestside StudioComunidades UnidasMayor’s OfficeFire DepartmentEmergency ManagementPolice DepartmentDepartment of TransportationWestside Community CouncilsWest View MediaAmerican Red CrossMexican Consulate of Salt LakeUtah Domestic Violence CoalitionRefugee Center (tentativo)NeighborWorksUtah Support Advocates for Recovery AwarenessSalt Lake Community NetworkWest High Alumni Association (tentativo)Luz Escamilla, Sandra Hollins, and … Read more
Please update your calendars. The day and time of our board meetings have changed. Beginning in 2020 our meetings will be on Tuesdays at 6pm. For more detailed information please visit our Events page.
The Westside Coalition would like to thank all who attended and made this event a success! Senator Luz Escamilla and City Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall knew the importance of reaching out to their constituents on the Westside and answer our questions regarding what’s best for all our Westside neighborhoods. If you couldn’t make it, you can … Read more