CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS: TIME TO RETURN YOUR BALLOT
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It is time to get your election ballot mailed back if you live in Council Districts 1, 2 or 5! Ballots must be postmarked by November 4 at the latest to be counted, but we encourage you to mail them before then just to be safe.
Alternatively, you can drop your ballot off at a ballot drop box through Election Day or at a voting center. The Riverton Senior Center serves as a voting center and a ballot drop box is located just to the south of Riverton City Hall. You may also vote at a voting center early or on Election Day.
City Council Candidates
District 1:
Sheldon Stewart
District 2:
Tracie Halvorsen, Troy McDougal
District 5:
Claude Wells, Steven Winters
Miss the candidate debate?
Click here
to watch it.
Not Registered to Vote?
The last day to register to vote online prior to the election is Tuesday, October 29. If you’ve moved since you last registered, you’ll need to update your registration or re-register to get a ballot.
Click here
to register to vote or update your registration.
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HALLOWEEN BASH & SCARE RODEO COMING OCTOBER 28, 29
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The Halloween Bash and Scare Rodeo is a favorite annual tradition for many Riverton families. There is all kinds of fun for children at every age!
Back this year are the Troll Stroll, Children’s Carnival, Search for the Great Pumpkin and Scare Rodeo.
Purchase Scare Rodeo tickets online for $1 or pay $2 at the gate the night of.
Click here
to purchase tickets online.
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SURVEY: RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE SOUTHWEST VISION PROJECT SURVEY
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We are pleased to see the launch of the Southwest Vision project. The goal of the project is to help the southwest communities of Riverton, Bluffdale, Copperton, Herriman, South Jordan and West Jordan set a clear and coordinated vision for the future.
Your participation in this project is essential!
All residents are encouraged to take the Southwest Vision project survey at the link below.
You can also sign up for project updates, identify your vision for areas on the map and sign up for a stakeholder interview if interested by
clicking here.
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YOUTH INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN VETERANS DAY ESSAY CONTEST
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Youth age 8-18 years old who live in Riverton or who attend school in Riverton are invited to participate in a Veterans Day Essay Contest sponsored by Riverton City and the Riverton Arts Council. The goal of the contest is to collect stories of military veterans who made an impact in the world, in our community, or in your life. The veteran may be someone living or someone who has passed on and does not need to be from Riverton. The top three essays will be presented via audio recording at Riverton City’s Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m. Winners will receive a cash prize.
The entry deadline is November 1.
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To subscribe to Riverton City's YouTube channel,
click here.
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COMMUNITY INVITED TO FREE FIREHOUSE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
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The Riverton community is invited to attend a FREE
Firehouse Pancake Breakfast and Open House
on Saturday, November 2 from 8-11 a.m. at UFA Fire Station #121 at 4146 W 12600 S in Riverton. Stop in for some pancakes and to get a tour of the fire station. Unified Fire Authority and Riverton Police Department will be on hand to show off their equipment. UFA’s mascot Captain Cutter will be there and kids can catch a ride in UFA's mini fire engine!
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JOIN THE CHOIR TO SING AT THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS NIGHT OF MUSIC CONCERT
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Riverton City is encouraging all who enjoy singing to join the community choir to sing at the annual Christmas Night of Music Concert on December 9! Practices will be held on Thursday evenings in November (excluding Thanksgiving) at 8:30 p.m. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
To sign up, or for additional details, click on the button below. We would love to have you participate!
Click here
to join the Christmas Night of Music Facebook event.
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City & Community Announcements
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Emergency Preparedness Survey
Are you prepared? Salt Lake County is conducting a study to better understand the preparedness needs and risk perceptions of its residents as part of the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan Process. To do so, the county is collecting information from residents on preparedness and resiliency. We invite you to take this
brief survey
to provide your feedback.
Chamber of Commerce
Riverton City has partnered with the new
South Valley Chamber
to support Riverton businesses. All businesses, large or small, are encouraged to join. The Chamber offers the Business Institute, the Key Bank Business Accelerator Academy, Women in Business, networking events, educational events, and more. For details,
click here.
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Christmas Card Design Contest
Riverton City is again hosting a design contest for the city’s official Christmas card! Participants must be a student enrolled in a Riverton elementary school or be a Riverton resident of elementary school age. Designs must be submitted in landscape format and be able to fit or shrink to a 5x7in size. The winner will receive a $100 Walmart gift card.
Click here
for details or to submit.
Glass Recycling
Riverton City's glass recycling bin is located just off 13400 S on 4050 W, east of both the Maverik and South Hills Middle School and west of Holiday Oil Chevron.
Click here
for a map or recycling details.
Library Event Calendar
To view the Riverton Library's upcoming events,
click here.
South Valley Chamber's Let's Do Lunch at Saffron Circle
The South Valley Chamber is hosting their monthly networking lunch at Saffron Circle restaurant at Mountain View Village in Riverton on November 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Click here
to buy tickets.
Text Message Alerts
Riverton City has recently launched a text message alert system and is encouraging residents to sign up to receive the alerts. The purpose is to notify residents or other interested parties of important city updates, emergency notifications, and events of broad community interest. Normally only 4-5 text messages are sent per month.
Click here
to sign up.
Wreaths Across America
The Riverton City Historic Preservation Commission is excited to announce a partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Wreaths Across America this year! We invite you to sponsor a $15 wreath to be placed at a veteran's grave in the Riverton City Cemetery this Christmas.
Click here
if you are willing to sponsor a wreath! Deadline to purchase is December 2, 2019.
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Have a community announcement you'd like listed in the next Riverton Recap? Please email Casey Saxton with your information at
csaxton@rivertoncity.com.
Submissions must be relevant to the community at large to be listed here. All announcements will be reviewed and included at the discretion of the Riverton City Communications Department.
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City Council Meetings
November 19
- 7 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
December 3
- 7 p.m. - Location TBA
City Council work sessions are open to the public and begin at 5:30 p.m. on meeting days. All regular City Council meetings are streamed live on Facebook.
Public comment
is accepted at the beginning of each regular meeting.
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Planning Commission Meetings
October 24
- 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
November 14
- 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
Public comment is accepted during Planning Commission meetings in public hearings on the public hearing topic. Questions about proposed zoning changes should be directed to
Planning Department
staff.
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Upcoming Events & Programs
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INDOOR SPIKEBALL LEAGUE
Tuesday Nights in November
Sandra N. Lloyd Community Center
12830 S Redwood Road
Riverton, Utah 84065
Riverton City is launching a NEW indoor spikeball league! The league will be held on Tuesday evenings, beginning November 7 at the Sandra N. Lloyd Community Center. There are both competitive and social divisions, so there’s no reason not to come play, especially as the weather gets colder.
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VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
Monday, November 11
6:30 p.m.
Sandra N. Lloyd Community Center
12830 S Redwood Road
Riverton, Utah 84065
Join us in honoring all who serve and have served in our nation's military at Riverton City's annual Veterans Day Program. Come for a FREE patriotic program and performance by the Riverton Jazz Band. All are welcome!
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October 31
- Halloween
November 5
- General Election
November 21
- Suicide Prevention QPR Training - 7 p.m. - Fire Station #124
November 28
- Thanksgiving Day - City Offices Closed
November 29
- City Offices Closed
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Elected Officials
Trent Staggs
- Mayor
Sheldon Stewart
- District 1
Tricia Tingey
- District 2
Tawnee McCay
- District 3
Tish Buroker
- District 4
Brent Johnson
- District 5
Click here
for the Mayor's contact info,
here
for City Council contact info, or
here
to view the district map.
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Administration
Konrad Hildebrandt
- City Manager
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Connect with Riverton City!
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Contact Riverton City!
Riverton City Hall
12830 S Redwood Rd
Riverton, Utah 84065
(801) 254-0704
Animal Control - (801) 208-3108
Building - (801) 208-3127
Cemetery - (801) 208-3128
Code Enforcement - (801) 208-3104
Justice Court - (801) 208-3131
Parks & Recreation - (801) 208-3101
Planning & Zoning - (801) 208-3138
Police - (385) 281-2455
Public Works - (801) 208-3162
Recorder - (801) 208-3126
Utility Billing - (801) 208-3133
Water - (801) 208-3164
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