During this holiday season, we will be busy buying gifts for loved ones and baking food for family. All are worthy of our time. I encourage you to make time with family to serve a neighbor or one outside your normal circle of association. Continue Reading

I love serving on the Riverton City Council. I get to know and work with great city employees that labor hard every day to make Riverton a great place to live and raise our family. Our finance department knew we needed to update our utility billing system. Continue Reading

This past month we celebrated and focused on the Constitution of the United States. I wanted to discuss what triggered that document’s creation. Continue Reading

In the month of September, we celebrate Constitution Day on the 17th. It is a day in which we commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. Two-hundred-and-thir­ty-six years after its signing, it con­tinues to be the longest-surviving written charter of government.  Continue Reading

Water is a precious commodity in our arid desert mountain home, so Riverton is installing secondary (irrigation) water meters to help residents keep track of their water use. Continue Reading

The first half of the year is always a busy time for the City Council as we plan, prepare and finally pass the city fiscal budget in the month of June. It is one of the key functions for the Council and directs the activities of the city for an entire year. Continue Reading

It has been my pleasure to actively serve on the Jordan River Commission. It has been so inspiring to be part of this great organization. Continue Reading

In today’s world, we see constant negativity with a focus on problems in our society. I prefer to see the good and wanted to share a great example of the good things good people are doing right here in Riverton. Continue Reading

Connectivity and infrastructure are one of the city’s four strategic themes, which are the city’s primary area of focus. We have been reviewing and updating the city’s five-year strategic plan during city council work sessions over the last few weeks and the issues surrounding growth, transportation and infrastructure have been the main topics of our discussions. Continue Reading

As members of the Riverton City Council, we are collectively on several boards as part of our Council duties. One of my many board assignments has been with the South Valley Chamber (SVC).  Continue Reading

As a city, it is important to celebrate when goals are reached. I’m excited to announce that our city just paid off two major bonds at the end of calendar year 2022 as shown in the chart. This leaves our city with four outstanding bonds.

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It is important for all citizens to let their voice be heard and exercise their right to vote. With this belief in mind, Riverton City actively encouraged residents to vote in the November election. In reviewing the data after the election, voter turnout in Riverton was 67.08%. 17,227 Riverton residents voted in the election. Continue Reading

When I turn off the drip of negativity and look around, I realize how lucky I am. I live in a land of great freedoms. I am surrounded by good honorable people. I live in a community where people look after each other. Continue Reading

As I write this article, it is a somber moment, as I will soon be ratified as the next Salt Lake County Council member that will represent Riverton as well as other cities in the southwest. As I look back, it reminds me of the great honor it has been to serve in this great community where I grew-up and where I will continue to serve in a slightly different role. Continue Reading

I want to address some common questions or issues we are asked almost every day, whether the questions are directed to Riverton City staff or an email, text or a phone call to the applicable councilmember.

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Wow, what a summer! Riverton City has sponsored one great event after another. The Miss Riverton Scholarship Competition kicked off the summer event calendar, followed by the Memorial Day Program at the Riverton City Cemetery. Then came Riverton Town Days with the rodeo, parade, chuckwagon breakfast, fireworks and more. Continue Reading

I recently took hundreds of awesome Riverton elementary kids on a tour of Riverton City Hall. I told them a story about Kate who was so excited to jump out of bed on Saturday morning and get ready for her soccer game. Continue Reading

July is a wonderful month to pause and take stock in what has brought us to where we are today. We celebrate two major events that have benefited the residents of Riverton City. The first is the remembrance of our national independence on July 4. Men and women, years ago, made not just one sacrifice, but multiple sacrifices, over a long period of time, to allow us to enjoy the freedoms we have today. The second celebration is held on July 24 to commemorate the men and women who at great sacrifice journeyed to Utah and established what would later be the 45th state in the Union. Continue Reading

We will celebrate three years since the Riverton Police Department was created on July 1. Since that time, I have received numerous compliments about our department and the type of officers we have serving our community. Continue Reading

Have you ever been to a Riverton City Council meeting? Chances are if you have, you likely only understand a little bit about the process of how the meeting is conducted. Riverton City operates using a “six-member council” form of government consisting of the Mayor as the chair and five council members for five distinct districts throughout our 12 square mile city boundary.

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In December of 2021, the Riverton City communications department surveyed Riverton residents regarding what residents appreciate about Riverton and what additional amenities they would like to see. There were 2,875 residents that completed the survey.  Continue Reading

Did you know that with the most recent 2020 census, Riverton City will be updating our city council districts? We are. I like that Riverton is separated into districts because it seems each area has its own challenges and strengths, and it is nice to have a councilmember focus on each area. Continue Reading

We are approaching the end of our winter season, but there is still the possibility of snowstorms. The Riverton City ordinance requires residents to remove their vehicles from public roads during times of snowstorms or where snow has accumulated.  Continue Reading

Each year in January, the Mayor and City Council along with members of the city staff spend a full day dedicated to re-evaluating each of the strategic priorities and updating them needed. Continue Reading

Riverton City’s inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy has concluded for 2021. It was truly an honor to be part of the first Citizen’s Academy as a Riverton resident, and as a councilmember in District 5. Continue Reading

Greetings fellow residents. What a beautiful fall we have enjoyed. I hope you have all had a chance to walk in your neighborhoods, or on one of the trails we have here in Riverton and relished in the beautiful area in which we live.

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We want to thank all who helped plan, organize and participate in the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Continue Reading

Once again we begin to see and feel the changing of the seasons which gives us a chance to reflect and review on where we have been and where we are going. I want to express my appreciation to the many citizens of Riverton who have heeded the call for water conservation and taken personal action to reduce their water usage this summer. Continue Reading

We will be participating in the processes tied to the 2020 Census and the impacts on the political process of aligning and redistricting areas this year.  Many do not know that this process also occurs at the local level, and sometime this year, we will make adjustments to our local city council districts. Continue Reading

What are the things that make Riverton a great place to live? Quality of life, I believe, would be right at the top. Feeling safe in our city would be another good aspect. These are things that I think we can all agree on. Continue Reading

When I was a young mother, one of our family’s cherished traditions was placing our chairs on the sidewalk along Redwood Road in anticipation of the annual Riverton Parade. This was in 1980 when the population of Riverton was 7,000 residents and Redwood Road was a two-lane highway. Continue Reading

Riverton City is taking part in an innovative pilot project called Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) this year for our city elections. RCV is an electoral system that allows you to vote for multiple candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one.

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Spring is a time of change and it has brought change to Riverton City this year. This spring we had four wonderful employees make the decision to retire. Continue Reading

During the month of January, UDOT closed east-west traffic flow on 12600 S for an estimated 7 to 8 months to facilitate the completion of a freeway style interchange on Bangerter Highway that will significantly improve traffic traveling in this area of Riverton. Continue Reading

As we closed out the year 2020, I am reflecting on my first year of service to our citizens of Riverton City as a councilmember. It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve our citizens in our great city! Continue Reading

When I travel, I love to read the historic signs and markers and learn about the places I am visiting. These signs enhance the sense of community, pride and belonging that is important to residents, and to a city. However, in Riverton we have not had any historical signs that tell the Riverton story. Now we finally have our first historic sign. 

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A few years ago, my kids came to me with a great idea. They told me that “all their friends” had various advent calendars leading up to Christmas Day. They would get 25 little treats, toys or small gifts each day before Christmas. They wanted to start this new family tradition at our home. Continue Reading

Once the votes are tallied and city officers sworn in, your vote turns into action when the elected officials meet to plan what projects will be done, how they will be funded, and their prioritization. This is done through a long-term strategic plan, annual and monthly planning sessions, and most importantly the annual budget meetings which determine which projects will be funded. Continue Reading

As citizens of this great country, state, county, and city, we have an obligation to vote for people that understand and represent our communities. Continue Reading

2020 has been a very challenging year where we have learned a lot about ourselves, our families, our neighbors and our community. Continue Reading

Beginning in July each household’s trash collection fee increased by $1 per tote. This increase is the result of much discussion, and finally compromise on the part of the City Council as we approved the budget for Riverton City for the fiscal year 2020/2021. Continue Reading

This pandemic was hard on a lot of business and families. It is difficult to see people in tears because their business had to lay off their hard-working employees. It is tough to hear from residents that are worried about keeping their home, because their livelihood was forced to close. It will take time to recover. But it is also an opportunity. This has allowed us to focus on what is necessary and important.

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For many of us, COVID-19 has felt like a real suckerpunch. Reflecting on our situation, and having grown up in the 80’s, I would like to draw on the iconic movie series, “Rocky.” Our hero, Rocky always seems to get into a tough situation. We see him taking hit after hit, then he would dig deep inside and slowly block the punches and start landing some of his own, leading to eventual victory.

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As I write, we are in week 3 of work from home activities, and remote learning due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This has caused me to reflect on significant events that have occurred throughout my life and how we as a nation have come back from these events. Continue Reading

As a resident of Riverton City you should have received the 2020 U.S. Census reminder in mid-March in the mail. The Census count is critical for Riverton’s future and it’s important to remember that you matter, your children matter, and our community matters…so make sure you get counted!

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Greetings Riverton residents. It is a pleasure to represent Riverton City Council in this month’s newsletter. I hope you are enjoying receiving a Riverton City newsletter monthly. The decision to provide a monthly newsletter is the result of feedback that we have received. Many residents have commented that they appreciated and enjoyed receiving the South Valley Journal, and now we have the Riverton Journal, Riverton’s own community newspaper at no additional cost. Continue Reading

Spring is right around the corner and as residents in one of the 3 driest states in the country, it’s critical that we find ways to be more water wise. Last summer, in preparation for installing new landscaping, I attended the Localscape University class at the Water Conservation Garden (LocalScapes.com) to learn more about water wise landscaping. Continue Reading

July is a wonderful month to pause and take stock in what has brought us to where we are today. We celebrate two major events that have benefited the residents of Riverton City. The first is the remembrance of our national independence on July 4. Men and women, years ago, made not just one sacrifice, but multiple sacrifices, over a long period of time, to allow us to enjoy the freedoms we have today. The second celebration is held on July 24 to commemorate the men and women who at great sacrifice journeyed to Utah and established what would later be the 45th state in the Union. Continue Reading

The first half of the year is always a busy time for the City Council as we plan, prepare and finally pass the city fiscal budget in the month of June. It is one of the key functions for the Council and directs the activities of the city for an entire year. Continue Reading