First Term Highlights and accomplishments
Protection of Salt Lake City's LGBT Individuals
In his first official act as Mayor, Ralph Becker proposed Utah’s first domestic partnership registry, now termed the Mutual Commitment Registry. The registry allows individuals with deep personal relationships to receive a certificate attesting to their domestic partner status.
Downtown and Neighborhood Revitalization
On December 8, 2009, Mayor Becker successfully worked with the Salt Lake City Council to “Normalize” Salt Lake City’s Alcohol Policy by lifting the “two-per-block-face” restriction on alcohol establishments.
A Great American Green City
As Mayor, Ralph Becker worked with UTA to begin construction on the Airport TRAX line, secured $26 million in Federal Funding to build the Sugar House Street Car, and recently secured nearly half-a-million dollars for a feasibility study for a future downtown street car.
Governance
During his first month in Office, Mayor Becker launched Salt Lake Solutions, a collaborative problem solving effort that integrates public and private solutions to community concerns.
Chief Executive Officer
Mayor Becker is fiscally responsible, overcoming the largest budget gaps in the City’s history, without raising taxes, reductions in City services, or significant layoffs.
Progress On the Blueprints
Four years ago, Ralph Becker presented the City with his blueprint for change. Better neighborhoods, better schools, a cleaner environment, and equality for all. View his progress on delivering the blueprints.
