Cherie Wood is a lifelong resident of the City of South Salt Lake, and began her career with the City 17 years ago at the front counter processing utility payments. Always accepting new challenges, she strengthened her skills through various positions with the City and in 2006 was appointed as Assistant Mayor to Mayor Robert Gray. Cherie graduated from the University of Phoenix with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Management and Business Administration. After a well-orchestrated, grass roots campaign that declared progress and change, Cherie Wood became South Salt Lake’s first female Mayor on January 4, 2010. Mayor Wood has assembled an impressive team of department directors and as promised, has set in motion strong initiatives that will forever change the face of South Salt Lake. Under her Promise South Salt Lake initiative the City has been chosen as one of 100 Best Communities for Young People in 2012 by America's Promise Alliance.

 

Open Town Hall
Mayor Wood is interested in hearing your opinion on various projects in South Salt Lake. The new webpage, Open Town Hall, recently launched and they are anxious to hear from you.  Click here to register.

 

Mondays with the Mayor

The Mayor is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to meet her constituents. However on the first Monday of every month she has extended hours just to meet with you. Join the Mayor the first Monday of every month to discuss any issues, concerns or ideas you have for the city.  In an effort to respect the time of those attending please call 801-464-6757 to schedule your appointment for either Mondays with the Mayor or any other time you'd like to come in.