History unfolds at S.L. County inauguration amid calls for unity even as challenges loom
“I’m committed to be your voice, to be your ears and not be afraid to stand up for what is right,” vows the first Black council member elected to represent the entire county.
(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) At-large Salt Lake County Council member Natalie Pinkney speaks during the 2025 Salt Lake County Inauguration and Oath of Office Ceremony at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.