County Attorneys Oppose Death Penalty + Homeless Overflow Shelter

Salt Lake City UT

14 September, 2021

7:47 PM

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Up and at 'em, Salt Lake City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started. Here are the most important things going on today in Salt Lake City. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Salt Lake City? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 63. Here are the top stories in Salt Lake City today: Four county attorneys, including Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill, sent a letter opposing the death penalty, addressing it to Gov. Spencer Cox and the Utah Legislature. Letter opposing death penalty released by county attorneys from Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, and Grand counties. (Gephardt Daily)Despite a shortage of beds, some Salt Lake City residents and officials oppose a new homeless overflow shelter. The potential shelter would add 80-100 beds, and was proposed by the Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness, Shelter the Homeless, and Volunteers of America. Last week, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall withdrew her support from the shelter. (KUER 90.1) Salt Lake City to extend pause on the Foothills trail project after concerns over the first phase. (KSL.com) Wood Partners kicks off the groundbreaking of a new apartment community in Salt Lake City. (The Herald Journal) A known gang member accused of stealing an AK-47 during a gun sale in a Midvale parking lot is in custody. (Gephardt Daily) Today's Salt Lake City Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Salt Lake City: SLCC - Interpersonal Communication - ChamberWest Chamber of Commerce (8:00 AM) Save On Taxes, Keep Your Money! - Women's Business Center - Utah (4:00 PM) Planning Commission Meeting - City of Mill Creek (5:00 PM) Feature your local business right here for just $79 per month. Click here to get started. You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sean Peek