Dead Wood, Dead Patience | Salt Lake City News

A Salt Lake City homeowner has been battling a five-year bureaucratic maze to get someone to clear dead vegetation on a dangerous slope near her property — only to be told the city owns it, but can’t afford to fix it. After contacting Fire Department, Urban Forestry, and even filing formal requests, she finally got a response from a councilmember’s office confirming city responsibility — but no budget for action. Frustrated and exhausted, she’s now hoping the city’s new wildfire plan will prioritize her hillside, especially as fire officials warn dead wood is prime fuel. She’s asking neighbors to speak up — because if the city listens, maybe they’ll finally act. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e330f8d37e330329