Who Is Responsible for Camp Abatements, and Why?

Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most critical issues, and in recent years, camp abatements have become a controversial public-facing response to it. Multiple levels of government are involved in the process, including the Salt Lake County Public Health Department. Dr. Angela Dunn, the department’s executive director, joins host Ali Vallarta to answer our questions about abatements and examine homelessness through a public health lens. Current Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall on homelessness. Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson on homelessness. Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Michael Valentine on homelessness. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.