By David Cordero
Back in 1980, when the City of St. George dedicated its City Hall building at 175 East 200 North, St. George had about 11,350 residents and roughly 100 full-time employees.
Today, over 100,000 people call St. George home, supported by a professional team of more than 800 full-time city employees. Times changed—and so did the scale of public service. The newly built City Hall at Town Square, located at 61 South Main Street, was built to accommodate a growing St. George.
“City Hall belongs to the community,” said St. George City Manager John Willis. “As our population has grown, so has the need for spaces that are open, efficient, and welcoming. This building is designed to make it easier to get things done—from paying a bill to speaking at a public meeting.”
The new City Hall is built for service, access, and community. The features include:
Larger Council Chambers: Seating doubles from 150 to 300, with flexible conversion to a community room, training center, and space for public forums.
Civic Room: A ground-level, 4,350-square-foot civic hall designed for exhibitions, art installations, and city-hosted events.
Connected Atrium: A covered walkway linking the new parking structure with easy access to Historic Town Square, the St. George Tabernacle, the Dixie Academy building, and nearby businesses.
Easier Parking: A new structure with 290 stalls—roughly triple the spaces at the current City Hall—open seven days a week.
Public Mural: A mosaic mural, featuring the contributions of hundreds of residents.
Outdoor Plaza on 100 South: An extension of Town Square for events or a sunny spot to pause between errands. The plaza is scheduled for completion in March 2026.
“The design intentionally ties City Hall to Historic Town Square, strengthening St. George’s cultural heart,” said Marc Mortensen, Operations Director for the City of St. George.
The St. George Police Department will repurpose the old City Hall building for training and office space, augmenting their headquarters at 265 North 200 East. This improves public safety capacity without constructing a separate facility.
City Hall Grand Opening and Heritage Day Celebration
January 17, 2026
61 S. Main Street
Ribbon cutting program starts at 11 AM
Root beer floats go from noon to 2 PM
On the web: sgcityutah.gov/cityhall
