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.

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 ...

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 […]

Mayor Erin Mendenhall is a battle-tested leader moving our city forward by bringing people together.

Jan 29, 2025 · Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the city is focusing on public safety and affordable housing this year. She highlighted a new public safety plan and efforts to build 6,500 affordable ...

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.

Jan 10, 2024 · Erin Mendenhall began her second term as Salt Lake City mayor on Jan. 2, ringing in the new year with a swearing-in ceremony at downtown's Main Library.

Mar 6, 2024 · I’m committed to working for the good of Salt Lake City residents and seeing our city grow to its greatest potential, and I’m honored to lead during this most exciting time in our city’s history. Erin Mendenhall is the mayor of Salt Lake City.