FEBRUARY 2025
COUNCIL MESSAGE LOOKING FORWARD The community of Holladay has grown from a distant outpost occupied by the Mississippi Company pioneers into one of the most beautiful and vibrant municipalities in the Salt Lake Valley. The city’s general plan is a key element in guiding ongoing changes and growth. The adoption of a General Plan is mandated by state law. Since the last revision was back in 2016, it’s time again to update the City’s General Plan and ensure it is consistent with our goals for the future. Over the next several months, the City will engage with the community on important topics including land use, transportation, housing availability, environmental concerns, and infrastructure. The most important element in this process is finding out what direction our residents want the City to take over the next ten to fifteen years. We are in the first phase of this endeavor, which has been named the Holladay Horizons General Plan Process. So far, we have received valuable feedback about what makes Holladay special and what the community values most. In looking to refine these initial ideas, we invite all residents to attend our Vision and Values Event held at city hall on Monday, February 24 from 6 until 8 pm, and Saturday, March 1 from 10:30 until 12:30. During this event residents will be asked to identify priorities, goals, and guiding principles that will shape Holladay’s long-term growth. If you can’t make it in person, an online version will be made available so you can give your feedback virtually. Phase Two will be conducted primarily on the City’s website, www.holladayut.gov. Information will be available about the plan as it takes shape, and residents will be invited to fill out questionnaires on various topics. General feedback and suggestions will also be welcomed. I encourage everyone to sign up for the City’s emails (if you don’t already receive them) by going to the City website, www.holladayut.gov, and at the bottom of the home page enter your email in the box that says “your email”. That way you will be invited to share your thoughts and be a part of this important process. Phase Three will take place this summer with public meetings where residents can give input on all aspects of the plan. The process is scheduled to wrap up in early fall when the updated final draft will be presented to the city council for final review and adoption. This effort will require lots of work from lots of people, and we greatly appreciate all our residents who are participating by serving on committees and helping in any way! Why should you care about the General Plan and how it will be revised? It sets priorities for how and where the City will expend its resources and guides future decisions to ensure that changes contribute to the growth of our community. What is your vision for Holladay? Tell us! —Council Member Drew Quinn, District 4
Join the Fun: In-Person Book Buddies at Salt Lake County Animal Services! Looking for a way to make reading even more exciting? Come read to the adorable cats at Salt Lake County Animal Services! Our Book Buddies program is perfect for kids under 18 to enjoy some quality reading time while helping cats feel loved and socialized. It’s a win-win for everyone! How it works: 1. Visit us at 511 W 3900 S, SLC between 10 AM – 6 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. 2. Kids must bring along an adult buddy. 3. Bring your favorite book (or a few!) or pick one from our cattery “library.” 4. Sign in and out on the clipboard in the cattery—it even counts as volunteer time! This heartwarming program helps kids build confidence in their reading while offering soothing companionship to our shelter cats. Cats find the sound of a human voice calming, and other shelters have seen incredible benefits from similar programs. Have questions? We’re here to help! Email us at animalvolunteer@slco.org or visit AdoptUtahPets.org. Come join us for a purr-fectly wonderful time!