16th Annual Idle Free Governor’s Declaration

You’re Invited to the Sixteenth Annual Governor’s Idle Free Declaration Event

Salt Lake City, August 31, 2023, at the Utah State Capitol, 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Utah’s Impact Beyond Numbers – Sixteenth Annual Governor’s Idle Free Declaration Event Highlights Environmental Stewardship

Utah proudly announces the 16th Annual Governor’s Idle Free Declaration for September 2023 and the upcoming 2023-2024 Winter Season. With support from Utah Mayors, representing 75% of the state’s population, this declaration marks a significant stride toward cleaner air and reduced emissions.

The “Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free” program recognizes the Utah cities that are officially Idle Free cities. To date, the cities of Alta, Cottonwood Heights, Draper City, Holladay, Logan, Murray City, Park City, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Sandy, and Zion National Park all have Idle Free City Ordinances.

Schedule of Events:

9:00 – Welcome and Remarks by TammieBostick: Utah Clean Cities Executive Director

9:10 – Governor’s Declaration, read by Bryce Bird: Director of Utah Division of Air Quality

9:20 – Remarks by Kim Frost: Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR) Executive Director

9:30 – Remarks by Senator Lincoln Fillmore: Chief sponsor of S.C.R. 2

9:40 – Remarks by Jeff Silvistrini: Millcreek Mayor, Idle Free City, Air Quality Board

9:50 – Closing Remarks

10:00 – Photos and press interviews

Register below via Eventbrite!

*Guests affiliated with a registered school or business may request Idle Free materials in the ticket section of this event page. Contact Uccfellow@utahcleancities.org for additional requests or questions