How do SLC leaders feel about bills passed during the legislative session? 

The dynamics between the conservative state government -- including the Utah Legislature -- and the more liberal Salt Lake City were on broad display during the 2025 Legislative General Session. City leaders say several bills passed by the Legislature directly affect the city by taking away control from its residents. Now, Mayor Erin Mendenhall says she’s “deeply concerned.” What bills may have been targeted towards Salt Lake City? Inside Sources digs into it.