RIVERTON CITY WILL PARTICIPATE IN RANKED CHOICE VOTING
On December 15, 2020, the Riverton City Council voted to participate in the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods pilot project for the 2021 municipal elections. This voting method is better known as ranked choice voting.

Because of this decision, the declaration of candidacy period has changed to August 10-17. There will be no primary election.

The following offices are up for election this year:

  • Mayor (at large)
  • City Council - District 3
  • City Council - District 4
ELINOR FOX NAMED NEW MISS RIVERTON FOR 2021-2022
Elinor Fox was crowned as the 2021-2022 Miss Riverton at the Miss Riverton Scholarship Competition on Saturday evening.

Kaylee Hodges was crowned as First Attendant and Emma Bowen was crowned as Second Attendant.

Big congratulations to these young women and thanks to all who participated in the competition!
FIND WHAT YOU NEED IN RIVERTON!
RIVERTON CITY LAUNCHES NEW BUSINESS DIRECTORY
As part of the Local First Riverton campaign, Riverton City has launched a new business directory of commercial businesses in Riverton. The directory is accessible from the city website or on the Riverton Connect mobile app.

Residents are encouraged to support businesses in the city when they can. There are benefits to the community when you do!
ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD MAY 1
Come learn how to properly plant a tree at Riverton City's annual Arbor Day Tree Planting Workshop on Saturday, May 1 at Centennial Park! The city’s Urban Forester and ISA Certified Arborist, Patrick “Roman” Williams, will be on hand to give a live tree-planting demonstration and answer your questions on how to plant and grow a healthy tree.

A free tree giveaway will take place due to a generous donation from Arbor Day Nursery, a local business.
RIVERTON CITY INVITES APPLICANTS FOR SEVERAL JOB OPENINGS
Riverton City invites applicants for the following job opportunities:

  • City Engineer
  • Risk Manager
  • IT Technician
  • Parks Maintenance Worker
  • Seasonal Maintenance Worker

For additional details, or to apply, click on the button below.
10400 S & BANGERTER HIGHWAY:
UDOT ANNOUNCES EAST/WEST CLOSURE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
As early as Sunday, May 2, through November 2021, UDOT will implement a long-term, east-west closure of 10400 S in South Jordan across Bangerter Highway to facilitate construction of a grade-separated interchange.

Here's what drivers can expect:
  • East-west travel at 10400 S across Bangerter will be restricted
  • North-south drivers on mainline Bangerter will have free-flow travel with the permanent removal of the traffic signal
  • Right-hand turns to/from 10400 S will be allowed
  • Dual left turn lanes will be installed at 9800 S to accommodate a detour
  • Designated detours will be in place for drivers navigating the area.
BUSINESS SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR RIVERTON TOWN DAYS RODEO
Riverton City has several sponsorships available for the Riverton Town Days Rodeo!

  • Skydiver Sponsor: $1,000 (1 available)
  • Ticket Sponsors: $1,000 (3 available)
  • Premier Chute Sponsors: $700 (2 available)
  • Individual Rodeo Event Sponsors: $350 (6 available for: breakaway, saddle bronc, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and team roping)

If your business or organization is interested in becoming a Riverton Town Days Rodeo sponsor, or to learn about the benefits of each sponsorship, please reach out to Bergen Russon ASAP at brusson@rivertonutah.gov or 385-237-3420.
RECYCLE RIGHT DAY:
RESIDENTS INVITED TO RECYCLE BULK PAPER, CARDBOARD, ELECTRONICS, GLASS & TIRES
Riverton City will host Recycle Right Day on Thursday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the south parking lot at Riverton City Hall. Residents are able to recycle items for free.

Items that can be recycled include:

  • Bulk Paper (for shredding)
  • Cardboard
  • Electronics
  • Glass
  • Tires

Please view all rules and details at the link below prior to coming.
Riverton Town Days 2021
Mark Your Calendar!

Riverton Town Days Rodeo: Friday, June 25 & Saturday, June 26
Riverton Town Days: Friday, July 2 & Saturday, July 3
GRAND MARSHAL NOMINATIONS

Public nominations are being accepted for the Grand Marshal for the 2021 Riverton Town Days Parade. Nominees should have made a positive impact on the community through many years.

Click here for details or to submit a nomination.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AUDITIONS

Interested in singing the National Anthem at Riverton Town Days or the Riverton Rodeo? Then express your interest to audition at the link below. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, May 26.

Click here to express your interest.
ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATION

Riverton City is accepting entertainment applications for Riverton Town Days on July 2 and July 3. Interested bands, entertainers or performers are invited to apply. The schedule is almost full, so apply now if interested.

Click here for details or to apply.
PARADE ENTRIES

The Riverton Town Days Parade will be held at 6:30 p.m. on July 2. Businesses or organizations wishing to enter the parade must submit an application. Spots are filling up fast, so don't wait to apply. Apply now!

Click here for details or to apply.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Riverton City is pleased to offer several sponsorship opportunities for Riverton Town Days and the Riverton Rodeo. This is a great opportunity for businesses to support the community while also gaining exposure.

Click here for details or to apply.
VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

Vendor applications are open for Riverton Town Days. If you've got something to sell, or want exposure for your business or organization, consider a booth at Town Days. Vendor spots are almost full, so apply now if you're interested!

Click here for details or to apply.
Upcoming City Meetings
City Council Meetings

May 4 - 7 p.m.
May 18 - 7 p.m.
June 1 - 7 p.m.
Planning Commission Meetings

May 13 - 6:30 p.m.
May 27 - 6:30 p.m.
June 10 - 6:30 p.m.
City & Community Announcements
Artwork Pickup - Not Your Parent's Art Show
For those who entered the Not Your Parent's Art Show, artwork pickup will be Thursday, April 29th between noon and 7 p.m. or Friday, April 30 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Old Dome Meeting Hall.

Camp Williams Live Fire Training
The communities surrounding Camp Williams may hear live-fire training on May 12-16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Booms, rumbles or other loud noises heard during that time can likely be attributed to the training, so please do not be alarmed.

Deep Dish Volleyball Tournament
The Deep Dish Classic doubles volleyball tournament is one of the best tournaments of the summer. It will be held at Riverton City Park on Saturday, June 12. Cost is $20 for UOVA members and $30 for those not members of UOVA. Click here for details or to register.

Entertainment Application
Bands, performers and entertainers are invited to apply to perform at Riverton City's Friday Fun Nights or Concerts in the Park in July and August. Click here for details or to apply.

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. Residents are encouraged to use the bin to recycle glass items.

Jr. Warriors Rugby Camp
Kids age 5-11 years old are eligible to participate in a 3-week Jr. Warriors Rugby Camp taught by Utah Warriors Rugby players and co-sponsored by Riverton City. Dates are July 6-7, 13-14, 20-21. Click here for details or to register. Cost is $36 and comes with a Utah Warriors Rugby t-shirt.

Landfill Vouchers
Riverton residents can pick up a free voucher to the Trans-Jordan Landfill at the Utility Billing Office at Riverton City Hall to assist with spring cleaning. Limit of two vouchers per year per household.

Memorial Day Program
The Riverton Memorial Day Program will be held at Noon on Monday, May 31. The American Legion Post #140 will present an honor guard, a 21-gun salute, and the reading of deceased veterans buried in the cemetery. All are welcome to attend. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs to sit on.

Old Farm Park Splashpad Re-Opening
Bring the kids and come check out the brand new splash pad at Old Farm Park at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24. Free snow cones provided. Open to all.

Print Newsletter
Click here to view Riverton City's April 2021 print newsletter, published in the Riverton Journal.

Riverton High School Graduation Parade
A graduation parade will be held for Riverton High School graduates on Wednesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. The parade will begin at Riverton High School, then move south on 2700 W to 13400 S, then move west on 13400 S to 3600 W, then move north on 3600 W to 11800 S, and then move east to 2700 W where the parade will end.

Riverton Senior Center
The Riverton Senior Center has re-opened. Click here to view their May newsletter or here to view their May lunch menu.

Riverton Quilt Exhibition
Calling all quilters! The Riverton Quilt Exhibition will be held November 15 - December 22 at the Old Dome Meeting Hall. If you've got a quilt you'd like to display, be sure to keep this on your radar! The quilt entry period will be held November 1-8. Free to enter. Open to all.

Secondary Water
Secondary water will be fully available for residents to begin using on May 1, 2021. Remember we're in a drought year, so do you're best to conserve where you can.

Tennis League Registration
Riverton City's flexible tennis league is held each month May through August. The league is open to all abilities. One match played per week. Click here for details or to register.

Tennis Lessons Registration
Tennis lessons for ages 5 through beginner adult will be held in June, July and August. Click here for details or to register.

Utah Warriors Rugby - Riverton City Night
Come watch Utah Warriors Rugby take on the Austin Gilgronis at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Saturday, May 29 at 7 p.m. with other Riverton residents at a discounted rate. Tickets range from $12 to $35. Click here to buy tickets or here for the event flyer. Use promo code: rivertoncity

Welcome to this new Riverton Business!
Wallaroo's Furniture & Mattresses
3651 W Market Center Drive
Riverton, Utah 84065
(Riverton City and the South Valley Chamber will co-host ribbon cutting events at the request of commercial businesses new to Riverton. To schedule a ribbon cutting event, contact Casey Saxton at csaxton@rivertonutah.gov.)
Have a community announcement you'd like listed in the next Riverton Recap? Please email Casey Saxton with your information at csaxton@rivertonutah.gov. 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.
City Information
Elected Officials

Trent Staggs - Mayor
Sheldon Stewart - District 1
Troy McDougal - District 2
Tawnee McCay - District 3
Tish Buroker - District 4
Claude Wells - District 5

Click here for the Mayor's contact info, here for City Council contact info, or here to view the district map.
Administration

David R. Brickey - City Manager
Connect with Riverton City!
Contact Riverton City!

Riverton City Hall
12830 S Redwood Rd
Riverton, Utah 84065

City Website

Phone Directory
City Reception: 801-254-0704
Administration 801-208-3129
Animal Control: 801-208-3108
Building Inspections/Permits: 801-208-3127
Cemetery: 801-208-3128
Code Enforcement: 801-208-3108
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: 801-208-3128
Utility Billing: 801-208-3133
Water: 801-208-3164
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