CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FILING BEGINS MONDAY; THREE COUNCIL SEATS UP FOR ELECTION Riverton City’s candidate filing period for Council Districts 1,2 and 5 begins next week. The general election will be held on November 5, and if necessary, a primary election will be held on August 13. Each person seeking to become a candidate must pay a $50 filing fee and file a Declaration of Candidacy in person with the City Recorder during office hours on any day from June 3-7. To view the council district map, click here .

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BEST OF RIVERTON PHOTO CONTEST BACK AGAIN - SUBMIT PHOTOS TO HELP TELL RIVERTON'S STORY The 2nd Annual Best of Riverton Photo Contest begins on Saturday, June 1, and continues through the end of July! Residents, neighbors and visitors are encouraged to submit photos of life and landscape in Riverton. Submitted photos will be used to tell Riverton’s story in communications and marketing materials. Contest winners will receive a cash prize, have their winning photo featured with attribution on the city’s social media pages and website, and will be recognized at a Riverton City Council meeting. 1st Place - $300 2nd Place - $200 3rd Place - $100 Featured here is the winning entry from the 2018 Best of Riverton Photo Contest. The photo entitled "Sunrise Golfer" was taken by Denise Johnson.

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RIVERTON TOWN DAYS RODEO TICKETS NOW ON SALE ONLINE Tickets for the Riverton Town Days Rodeo on June 28 & 29 are now on sale online! Those who wish to attend the rodeo are encouraged to purchase their tickets online to ensure space is reserved. It’s easy, it’s convenient, and you’ll avoid the line! CLICK HERE to join the Facebook event!

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REGISTER NOW FOR THE RIVERTON COUNTRY MILE 5K & 10K RACES Start Independence Day off right by running in the Riverton Country Mile 5K or 10K races! This annual tradition is held in conjunction with Riverton Town Days on July 4. The 10K begins at 7:15 a.m. and the 5K begins at 7:30 a.m. General Registration, $15: Ends May 31! Late Registration, $20: June 1-July 4 CLICK HERE to join the Facebook event.

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ALL CEMETERY DECORATIONS AND ITEMS TO BE REMOVED MONDAY All grave decorations and items at the Riverton City Cemetery will be removed next week to allow for a full mowing, trimming and cleaning. Residents who have items of value at the cemetery need to remove them by 7:30 a.m. on Monday, June 3. Items may be placed back in the cemetery beginning Thursday, June 6.

RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW NAMES & DATES FOR ACCURACY ON TEMPORARY VETERAN'S MEMORIAL AT CEMETERY A temporary veteran’s memorial monument has been placed at Riverton City Cemetery. Residents with family or loved ones who were veterans and who are buried in the cemetery are encouraged to review the monument for accuracy. Veteran’s names, year of birth, and year of death are listed. Any changes should be emailed to Joy Johnson at jjohnson@rivertoncity.com as soon as possible. A permanent memorial monument will replace the temporary memorial later this year, so now is the time to make any necessary changes!

TEDx RIVERTON TO BE HELD ON JUNE 5; TICKETS AVAILABLE In the spirit of ideas worth sharing, Riverton City is proud to be a sponsor of TEDx Riverton. The event, themed "Infectious," takes place on June 5 at Petersen Family Farm. Tickets cost $75 each. For more information, or to buy tickets, click on the link below. NOTE: Riverton City is not the organizer of this event and the views expressed at the event are not necessarily the views of the city.

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Awards & Recognitions

Riverton City Council Recognizes Unified Police Department Officers for Service to City The Riverton City Council was pleased to recognize Unified Police Department officers, both past and present, who have served the city with dedication since 2009. UPD will continue to provide law enforcement service through the end of June. The new Riverton Police Department will take over law enforcement service on July 1.

Lisa Carter Recognized with Outstanding Citizen Award Lisa Carter was presented with the Outstanding Citizen Award at the Riverton City Council Meeting on May 21 for her dedication to youth suicide prevention. Congratulations Lisa and thank you for your contributions to our community! Riverton City strives to recognize an outstanding citizen with this award on a monthly basis. If you know someone deserving, please submit a nomination at the link below. SUBMIT NOMINATION

City & Community Announcements

Fall Baseball - Registration Open Help your kids learn the basics of baseball by registering them to participate in our Fall Baseball program! We have the following age divisions: tee ball (3-4 years old), coach pitch (5-6 years old), machine pitch (7-8 years old). Games begin the week of August 5. For details, or to register, click here. Flag Football - Registration Open Registration is now open for Flag Football! We have divisions for 1st-2nd Grade, 3rd-4th Grade, and 5th-6th Grade. This is an excellent program to introduce your kids to the game of football. Games begin the week of September 9. For details, or to register, click here. Glass Recycling A glass recycling collection bin has been placed behind City Hall. Residents are encouraged to save their glass recycling items and deposit in the bin as needed. The bin is accessible from Park Avenue. Landfill Disposal Vouchers Available Disposal vouchers for the Trans-Jordan Landfill are available at the Riverton City Utility Billing Office at 12830 S Redwood Road in Riverton. The vouchers will be available until June 30, 2019. Limit of two per household. Library Event Calendar To view the Riverton Library's upcoming events, click here. Riverton City Cemetery Expansion Riverton City Cemetery expansion is almost completed. Watch for the July print newsletter, published in the South Valley Journal, for exact dates. There will not be a pre-order wait list Riverton Hospital Family 5K, 10K & Diaper Derby Intermountain Riverton Hospital will hold its annual Family 5K, 10K and Diaper Derby on June 8. Click here to register.

Splash Pads Open Splash pads at Old Farm Park, Riverton City Park, and Western Springs Park are now open for the summer! The splash pads will remain open until September 3. Sidewalk of Fire - Fireworks Notice The Sidewalk of Fire event will be held on Friday, June 14, from 6:30-10 p.m. at Riverton City Park. The customer appreciation event, sponsored by many businesses, is open to the public. A large fireworks show will take place that evening. Anyone in the surrounding communities with pets or those who suffer from PTSD are urged to plan accordingly. Click here for event details. Town Days Parade Entries Applications are now being accepted for entries in the Riverton Town Days Parade on Wednesday, July 3. There is no cost for Riverton residents, businesses, or organizations. A $20 fee is charged for non-Riverton businesses and organizations to participate. Space is given on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to register is Tuesday, June 18. Click here to download the application. Unified Police Temporary Location Unified Police Department - Riverton Precinct is operating out of the Sandra N. Lloyd Community Center through the end of June to allow the Riverton Police Department to ready the police station for the department launch. Anyone needing to reach UPD in person can access the temporary office by entering the west doors.

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.

Upcoming Events & Programs

OUTDOOR MOVIE: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET  Friday, June 7 9 p.m. Riverton Hospital 3723 W 12600 S Riverton, Utah 84065 Join us for a FREE outdoor showing of Ralph Breaks the Internet at dusk on June 7 at Intermountain Riverton Hospital! The movie will be shown on the west lawn of the Primary Children’s Outpatient Center (Building 3). Popcorn will be served. Be sure to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs! JOIN FACEBOOK EVENT DEEP DISH CLASSIC DOUBLES VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday, June 15  Riverton City Park 1452 W 12600 S Riverton, Utah 84065 Riverton is the new host city for the Deep Dish Classic Doubles Volleyball Tournament! The tournament will be held on June 15 at Riverton City Park. The tournament has quickly become one of the best tournaments of the summer. To join the Facebook event, click here. For additional details, click on the link below. REGISTER HERE

TOWN DAYS CARNIVAL PRE-SALE WRISTBANDS ON SALE  July 3 & 4 Pre-sale Cost: $25 Same Day Cost: $35 Riverton City Park 1452 W 12600 S Riverton, Utah 84065 Pre-sale wristbands are now on sale for the Town Days Carnival! All wristbands sold in advance are sold at a $10 discount. Wristbands allow unlimited carnival ride entries on the date specified. Click here for a ride list, height requirements, or other carnival details. Does not apply to Buddy Night on July 2. BUY WRISTBANDS TOWN DAYS CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST TICKETS AVAILABLE Thursday, July 4 7-10 a.m.  Cost: $4 / person Riverton City Park, Large Pavilion 1452 W 12600 S Riverton, Utah 84065 Riverton’s annual Chuckwagon Breakfast is one of the community's favorite Town Days events!  Buy your tickets in advance to avoid the line. Featuring traditional breakfast food and large portions, no one leaves hungry. DETAILS HERE

May 30 – Town Days Basketball Tournament Registration Begins May 31 – Country Mile 5K & 10K General Registration Ends June 1 – Country Mile 5K & 10K Late Registration Begins June 1 – Town Days Basketball Tournament Registration Begins June 1 – Best of Riverton Photo Contest Begins June 1 – Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament Registration Begins June 1 – Holiday Heroes 5K & 1 Mile Race Early Registration Begins June 3 – City Council Candidate Filing Period Begins June 3 – Tennis Leagues Begin June 4 – City Council Meeting – 7 p.m. – City Hall   **Streamed LIVE on Facebook ** June 7 – City Council Candidate Filing Period Ends June 7 – Outdoor Movie: Ralph Breaks the Internet – Riverton Hospital – Dusk June 13 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – City Hall June 15 – Deep Dish Classic Doubles Volleyball Tournament – Riverton City Park June 16 – Father’s Day June 18 – Town Days Parade Application Deadline June 18 – City Council Meeting – 7 p.m. – City Hall June 20 – Suicide Prevention QPR Training – 7 p.m. – Fire Station #124 June 25 – City Council Meeting – 7 p.m. – City Hall **Streamed LIVE on Facebook ** June 26 – Town Days Basketball Tournament Registration Ends June 27 – Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – City Hall June 27 – 3 Man Sorting Competition – 7 p.m. – Rodeo Arena June 28 – Riverton Town Days Rodeo – 8 p.m. – Rodeo Arena June 29 – Riverton Town Days Rodeo – 8 p.m. – Rodeo Arena To see the Riverton City online calendar, click here.

Riverton in the News

Adoptive Parents Charged with Child Abuse After Altercation with 16-year-old Girl (ABC 4) Anthony Godfrey Selected as 12th Superintendent of Jordan School District (Deseret News) As Prison Redo Approaches, Local Leaders Focused on Transportation Challenges (Deseret News) Ask the Expert: The Truth and Danger of Ground-level Falls (KUTV) Charting a Future for Salt Lake County’s West Bench Proves Complex as Growth Pressures Build (Salt Lake Tribune) Fremont High's Mascot Might Not Be What You Think It Is (Deseret News) Guest Opinion: Our Last, Best Chance to plan for Salt Lake County’s Future (Deseret News) Herbert Fills Empty Seats On Utah’s Three Governing Education Boards (KUER) Homeowner Being Sued by Trespasser He Shot Two Years Ago (KTXS) How a Utah Firefighter Helps to Prevent Suicide (ABC 4) How These 4 Cities in Southern Salt Lake County Will Change After the Utah State Prison Relocation (KSL) Jackie Gold Helps Layton Softball Survive Riverton to Open 6A State Tournament (Standard Examiner) 'Night and Day Difference': Neighbors, Sign Owner Find Solution for Bright Billboard (Fox 13) Owner of Utah Landscaping Company Charged with Shooting Customer (KSL) Quick Quack Car Wash Raises Money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Fox 13) Rented Truck with Utah Plates Causes Chaos at the Border (Fox 13) Riverton and Herriman, Starting Their Own Police Forces, Demand a $600K Share of Unified Police Department Assets (Salt Lake Tribune) Riverton City's Anti-abortion Resolution (Red Meat Radio) Riverton High Principal Wins Huntsman Excellence in Education Award (South Valley Journal) Riverton Pole Vaulter Sets State Record (South Valley Journal) Riverton Should Add a Welding Program to the School (Silver Scribe) The Big Change at Riverton High (Silver Scribe) Two Men Replace Women Exiting Utah State School Board (Salt Lake Tribune) Unified Police Partners Face Tough Financial Decisions as 2 Cities Withdraw from UPD Model (KUTV) Utah Legislators Launch Effort to Replace Vetoed Bill on Filling Congressional Vacancies (Deseret News)

City Information

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. Administration Konrad Hildebrandt - City Manager Connect with Riverton City! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Contact Riverton City! Riverton City Hall 12830 S Redwood Rd Riverton, Utah 84065 (801) 254-0704 rivertoncity.com 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 (UPD) - (385) 468-9400 Public Works - (801) 208-3162 Recorder - (801) 208-3126 Utility Billing - (801) 208-3133 Water - (801) 208-3164

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