The Mayor’s Big Raise, SLC Heli-Uber, and Pool Open Dates!

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking for a $44,000 raise. Has she earned it? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss how this pay bump measures up to other mayors and how residents can weigh in. Plus, the hottest new mode of transportation, Memorial Day pool openings, and a (probably) last-ever sidewalk sale. 

Resources and references:

• SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall wants to give herself a hefty raise. Here’s what Tribune readers are saying. [Salt Lake Tribune]
• How Salt Lake City mayor's proposed salary compares to other cities [Axios]
• Participate in Salt Lake’s budget process
• Utah launches first air taxi that can transport packages, people via the sky [Fox 13] 
• Shops on Broadway sidewalk sale
• Five Salt Lake County pools open this weekend.

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