Salt Lake City Council launches into 2026 with historic moment
Monday’s swearing-in ceremony sees Utah’s capital add a female majority to the racial and LGBTQ majorities on its governing panel.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City Council members Victoria Petro, Eva Lopez Chavez and Erika Carlsen embrace following an inauguration ceremony for Salt Lake City elected officials on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
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