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Alejandro Puy

Alejandro Puy

Chair, Salt Lake City Council

Appears in 8 stories

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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Salt Lake City considers zoning change to allow more housing types across a third of the city

Rule Changes

Led the Oct. 20 consensus on an owner-occupancy requirement; the council held its first public hearing Nov. 10, with a second set for Nov. 17 and potential action Dec. 1.

Salt Lake City Council opened public hearings Nov. 10 on a zoning amendment that would let duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and small townhomes into single-family zones. A second hearing is set for Nov. 17, with potential council action scheduled for Dec. 1.

Updated 9 hours ago

Salt Lake City opens a 105-unit affordable complex on its west side

Built World

In office; district covers Fairpark and Poplar Grove

Lynda Davison moved into Latitude Apartments a few weeks ago, months after her husband of 45 years died. The 105-unit building at 940 West 200 South is the newest city-subsidized rental complex on Salt Lake City's west side, and every unit is reserved for households earning 60% of the area median income or less.

Updated Nov 3

Madsen Park closes for $1.15M upgrade as revitalization continues

Built World

Advocating for continued park improvements

Madsen Park closed October 26 for a $1.15 million rebuild, Salt Lake City's parks department said. It will stay fenced until spring 2027. Crews are expanding the playground and adding a game zone with cornhole, ping pong and chess tables, a half-court basketball area, an off-leash dog area, lighting and drinking fountains.

Updated Oct 27

Salt Lake City pizzeria gains first liquor license under new park-waiver law

Rule Changes

Voted for the waiver on August 18

Via Veneto Pizzarium, on 900 South across from Liberty Park, can now serve Italian beer, wine and spritzes with its Roman-style pizza. The Salt Lake City Council granted the waiver on Aug. 18 and the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services issued the license in September.

Updated Oct 26

Salt Lake City raises utility impact fees for first time in 27 years

Rule Changes

Led the unanimous vote to approve fee increases

Salt Lake City's utility impact fees had not changed since 1999. On October 6, the City Council voted 7-0 to raise water, sewer and stormwater fees on new development. Water fees nearly triple, and stormwater fees more than quintuple.

Updated Oct 26

Salt Lake City, UDOT draft emergency plan for displaced flood residents

Built World

Proposed the $50,000 relief fund and a review of the city's risk management response

Two months after a broken 20-inch water main flooded Poplar Grove, the Salt Lake City Council has approved $50,000 to help displaced families pay rent, buy food and replace essentials. Who pays for the damage itself is still unresolved.

Updated Oct 23

Salt Lake City outlines first phase of Rio Grande District infrastructure

Built World

Active in Rio Grande District oversight

Salt Lake City is weighing an estimated $14.5 million first phase for the Rio Grande District. That infrastructure would let development begin on vacant land west of the Rio Grande Depot. The work covers two new roads, an arts alley, and a redesigned 300 South festival street; the design is only 40% complete.

Updated Oct 18

Salt Lake City makes daily nonresidential water cap permanent

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Leading the permanent-cap effort; wants efficiency tools for existing buildings

Salt Lake City's council voted Tuesday to make permanent a rule capping daily water use for new nonresidential buildings at 200,000 gallons. The limit, an emergency measure in place since March, was set to expire Sunday.

Updated Sep 15