About Us
West View Media is a nonprofit news organization that informs, educates, and inspires readers through publications that focus on the diverse communities in west Salt Lake City.
The West View is a product of West View Media, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) community news organization that offers an authentic look into Salt Lake City’s west side through stories written primarily by community members. Published quarterly, The West View is mailed to over 22,000 homes and businesses throughout the Fairpark, Glendale, Rose Park, Westpointe, Jordan Meadows and Poplar Grove neighborhoods. An additional 2,000 copies are handdistributed to local businesses and public spaces in nearby areas.
We offer an authentic look into an area of Salt Lake City that has traditionally been undervalued and misrepresented by mainstream media and local government entities. We strive to do this not only with professional staff, but also by empowering people who live and work in west Salt Lake City to tell their own stories, in their own voice.
Mission
To increase awareness of west-side issues through local journalism that informs, engages, and connects diverse communities in Salt Lake City.
Vision
Through a commitment to social justice and increasing civic participation we create a more informed, engaged, and equitable community.
Values
INCLUSION: We value diversity of thought and background and encourage respect and cross-cultural understanding.
ETHICS: We expect truth, accuracy, and fairness.
NARRATIVE: We aspire to reflect the qualities and character of the west side that enhance the culture of Salt Lake City.
VOICE: We recognize that every person has a unique perspective and experience that reflects our community, and we provide platforms for disenfranchised voices to be heard.
