Jackie Biskupski

In 2018, Biskupski was instrumental in the U.S. Olympic Committee selecting Salt Lake City to bid on behalf of the United States, potentially for the 2030 Winter Games.[24]

Biskupski serves as co-chair of Sierra Club's Mayors for 100% Clean Energy.[25]

In August 2018, Salt Lake City was selected to host the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, the first time a UN conference took place on US soil outside of New York City.

On November 19, 2018, Biskupski led a group of 21 mayors and council members from around Utah in submitting two amicus briefs with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, supporting the cases challenging President Trump's decisions to shrink Grand Staircase-Escalante (GSE) and Bears Ears National Monuments. The two cases, The Wilderness Society, et al. v. Donald J. Trump and Hopi Tribe, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, will be heard in the D.C. Court after a federal judge denied the Trump Administration's attempt to have the cases moved to the Utah District Court in Salt Lake City.[26]

In June 2017, Biskupski leads Sierra Club’s “Mayors for 100% Clean Energy,” and joined with the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign in a new effort to engage and recruit mayors to endorse a goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy in cities throughout the country.[27]

In June 2017, Mayor Biskupski joins 61 U.S. mayors in committing to adopt, honor, and uphold the Paris Climate Agreement goals.[28]

In 2017, The U.S. Conference of Mayors made Biskupski vice chairwoman of Mayors/Business Alliance for a Sustainable Future.[29]

In February 2018, Mayor Biskupski joined hundreds of mayors opposing Clean Power Plan repeal.[30]

In July 2019, United States Conference of Mayors formally adopted Resolution 66 introduced by Biskupski, urging congressional action to combat the impact of climate change through a national price on carbon emissions.[31]

In what was regarded to be a surprise, Biskupski announced on March 16, 2019 that she would not be seeking a second term in the 2019 mayoral election, citing "a “serious and complex family situation".[32]

Biskupski serves as co-chair of Sierra Club's Mayors for 100% Clean Energy.[25]

In 2016, Salt Lake City became the 16th city in the United States to formally adopt a 100% clean energy plan.[33]

In 2016, Biskupski created Salt Lake City's Department of Economic Development.[34] In July 2016, the Department becomes an official part of SLC government. Since its creation, the new Department has been responsible for attracting or expanding 29 companies in Salt Lake City, resulting in $895,000,000 of capital investment and 9,000 jobs.[12]

In May 2016, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Rocky Mountain Power CEO Cindy Crane launched a new initiative to double Salt Lake City’s current use of clean solar power. Their program, Subcriber Solar, upped the amount of sustainable energy powering government operations from 6% to 12% in 2016, in line with Biskupski's 2020 goal to have 50% of municipal operations powered by renewable energy, and 100% by 2032.[35]

In July 2016, Mayor Jackie Biskupski launched Climate Positive 2040, Salt Lake City’s initiative to transition the community to 100% renewable energy sources by 2032 (adjusted to 2030 in 2019)[36] and to reduce carbon emissions citywide by 80% by 2040.[37]

In keeping with Salt Lake City's clean energy goals set by Biskupski, in 2018, the Salt Lake City Fire Department made history by opening the first two net-zero fire stations in the country.[33]

On February 13, 2019, Biskupski called on Utah's D.C. delegation to leave America's Clean Car Standards alone. Biskupski spoke against the rollbacks currently being worked by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Trump administration.[38]

Biskupski at the Salt Lake City International Airport

On December 12, 2017, the Salt Lake City Council voted unanimously to adopt Mayor Biskupski's Growing SLC, a housing plan for the Salt Lake City.[39]

In February 2017, Mayor Biskupski launched the City’s first affordable housing plan in 20-years. GrowingSLC 2017-2022 lays out a plan for policy changes, investment, and direct action to create and preserve affordable housing in Salt Lake City. Since 2017, the City has increased the number of units in the City’s affordable housing pipeline from 200 in 2016 to more than 2,000 today.[12]

Biskupski created partnerships between Salt Lake City and dockless scooter companies, Lime and Bird to increase transit use by people who live more than a quarter of a mile from the bus or TRAX.[40]

In August 2019, from funding from .05% increase in sales-tax, Salt Lake City launches the first phase of City’s Transit Master Plan. Three Frequent Transit Network lines are opened on 900 South, 200 South, and 2100 South.[12]

Under Biskupski's leadership, Salt Lake City's International Airport is being entirely rebuilt to create the nation's first 21st century hub airport, a $3.6-billion-dollar project that does not use a single taxpayer dollar.[41]

In November 2018, Salt Lake City voters approve Mayor Biskupski’s $87-million bond for road repair.[12]

In keeping with Salt Lake City's clean energy goals set by Biskupski, in 2018, the Salt Lake City Fire Department opened the first two net-zero fire stations in the country.[33]

Biskupski speaking at the 2019 Women's March in January 2019

In January 2017, in a first of its kind for the State of Utah, Mayor Biskupski issues new City policy providing 6-weeks of paid parental leave for any employee of Salt Lake City government, extending the benefit to recently hired mothers, fathers, and those who become parents through adoption or foster care. Salt Lake County follows Salt Lake City shortly after.[12]

On March 1, 2018 Biskupski signed Salt Lake City's Gender Pay Equity policy which aimed to eliminate systemic bias and discrimination that adds to the under valuation of work performed by women it requires Human Resources to conduct regular audits on gender pay equity and specifically, the policy prohibits individuals participating in City hiring processes from asking an applicant about their current or past salary history.[42]

At the 2019 Salt Lake City Women's March, Biskupski called on Utah to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, (ERA)[43] which would enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution.[44]

Biskupski has been a vocal opponent of the Utah Inland Port in its current legal state. Issues cited by Biskupski include loss of local control of the land, lack of transparency in the decision-making process, and environmental disruption.

On March 11, 2019, Biskupski directed the Salt Lake City's Attorney's Office to bring a lawsuit against the port, challenging the legality of the legislation underlying the port's creation.[45]

In April 2016, Mayor Biskupski announced a plan to restructure SLC911, including addressing staffing issues. By November 2016, numbers show an 84% decrease in mandatory overtime shifts.[12]

In October 2017, Mayor Biskupski issues an executive order directing the release of police body-worn camera footage within 10-days of a critical incident.[12]

In 2018, under Biskupski's leadership, the Salt Lake City Police Department experienced a three-year, 25% decrease in crime citywide.[33]

In July 2019, Mayor Biskupski unveiled new wheelchair lift trailers to expand emergency services response by police, fire.[46]

In April 2017, Biskupski inaugurated 18 permanent public art sculptures in downtown Salt Lake City.[47]

In February 2018, Biskupski launches the Arts for All program which provides eligible residents the opportunity to receive up to four free tickets per year to select performances at the Eccles Theater. To be eligible to enter the ticket drawing, residents must receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or be eligible for free or reduced school lunches.

In August 2019, Mayor Biskupski completed ColorSLC, the largest public art project in SLC history.[48]