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.

3 days ago · 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 serve residents at the closest level. “Make no mistake—the future of Salt Lake City is […]

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 ...

2 days ago · In her 2025 State of the City address, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shares what she wants to see happen to the ballpark at West Temple and 1300 South.

2 days ago · The return of the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games to Utah is a significant achievement that state leaders take great pride in. 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 ...

2 days ago · Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said Tuesday that public safety, homelessness and affordable housing are "urgent" issues the city plans to tackle this year.

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.

Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her sixth State of the City address Tuesday, emphasizing her focus on solving the city's issues. Context: 2024 was a major year for the city, with the International ...