Municipal Government
In addition to having six of the top 10 largest cities in Utah, it is important to note that Salt Lake County also provides municipal services to all unincorporated areas of the county, which equates to being the second largest city in the state. This area includes Millcreek, Magna, Kearns, White City, and the canyons, among others. While the Mayor is elected by, and represents, all of Salt Lake County residents, he also acts as the municipal mayor for all of these unincorporated areas and townships. Likewise, the County Council also acts as the council for this municipality.
The reach of the county’s municipal service is extensive and we pride ourselves on our positive reputation. Every city in Salt Lake County, in fact, contracts with the county for at least one municipal service (i.e. traffic lights, paving roads, plowing snow). This money comes from the Municipal Services Fund, which is different from the county’s General Fund. The General Fund is used for countywide projects, like Aging Services, flood control, etc. The Office of Township Services, created in 2013, is specifically charged with acting as the city government for the unincorporated areas. Some of their responsibilities include transportation planning, engineering, economic development, justice court services, animal services, and municipal park services.
Total Municipal Services: $50,256,247
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