Council hears comment on $85 million parks bond ahead of Nov. 8 election
October 11, 2022, 7:00 p.m. · City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City
In a short limited formal meeting the Council held the public hearing on the proposed $85 million parks, trails and open space general obligation bond, which voters will decide Nov. 8. Speakers were split, and the Council closed the hearing 5-0. Two members were absent.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| General obligation bond for parks, trails and open space (public hearing) | No action · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item B.1 · Parks
General obligation bond for parks, trails and open space (public hearing)
No action · 5-0
The Council heard public comment on the potential issuance of $85 million in general obligation bonds, to be decided by voters at a special election on Nov. 8, 2022. Staff said a further public meeting would be Oct. 18 and noted the project list at slcparksbond.com. One speaker raised homelessness and park cleanliness and offered a proposal for an authorized campground. A bond opponent said there were over 100 tax and fee increases this year, that project lists could change, and that Glendale Park and the Fleet Block lacked money. A Sugar House Park board member supported the bond. A third speaker asked about the Inland Port agreement and was directed to general comment on Oct. 18. The recorder said no arguments against the bond were submitted by a registered voter by the statutory deadline. The Council closed the hearing.
- Bond$85.0 million
What residents said
Tax and fee increasesPark cleanliness and homelessnessGlendale Park funding
Hearing speakers addressed homelessness and park cleanliness, opposition to the bond and tax increases, and support from a Sugar House Park board member.