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On March 7, 2023, the Riverton City Council unanimously approved a resolution objecting to the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies in credit rating agencies, investment firms and other financial institutions.

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Christopher Bown assumed office as the Riverton City Justice Court judge on Tuesday, February 7, following his appointment by Mayor Trent Staggs and confirmation by the Riverton City Council. Continue Reading

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs has appointed  Blair Barfuss as chief of police in Riverton. The appointment became official on Tuesday, February 21, following ratification of the mayor’s appointment by the Riverton City Council.

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Riverton City and the South Valley Chamber announced the recipients of the following awards on Wednesday, February 8, 2023: The Apex Award, Business Woman of the Year, Business Man of the Year, Business of the Year, Excellence in Public Safety Award, Outstanding City Employee Award and the Mayor's Service Award. Continue Reading

The 2023 State of the City address was delivered by Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs on Wednesday, February 8. Continue Reading

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Every day, Riverton City Animal Control encounters dogs, cats and other animals that have escaped or been abandoned. To keep these animals safe and taken care of, they are transported to Stone Ridge Veterinary Clinic. If after five days the animals being held at Stone Ridge have gone unclaimed, they are listed as being available for adoption. Continue Reading

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Riverton City has announced a project aimed at increasing the city’s culinary water supply that will limit future culinary water cost increases. Continue Reading

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The Miss Riverton organization is a local scholarship competition that is designed to teach young women valuable life skills that, among many other things, include public speaking, poise, and knowledge and voice in political and current events. Continue Reading

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The Riverton City Council completed the redistricting process and adopted a new district map on February 15, 2022.  This follows redistricting efforts at the state and county levels, as required by law following the release of U.S. Census data every 10 years. Continue Reading

On March 22, 2022, Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs was formally presented with the Global Statesman Award from the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) at a ceremony held at the Old Dome Meeting Hall in Riverton in front of friends, family and leaders across the community. Continue Reading

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Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs delivered the 2022 State of the City address on Wednesday, February 16. Continue Reading

Riverton City and the South Valley Chamber announced the recipients of the following awards on Wednesday, February 16, 2022: The Apex Award, Business Woman of the Year, Business Man of the Year, Business of the Year, Excellence in Public Safety Award, Outstanding City Employee Award, and the Mayor's Service Award. Continue Reading

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Riverton City has released the results of a citizen survey conducted in December 2021 to assist the city’s elected officials in strategic planning and budgeting efforts. The results of the survey were formally presented to the Riverton City Council in a strategic planning meeting on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Continue Reading

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On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, the Riverton City Council approved a license  agreement that sets the foundation for Google Fiber to expand into Riverton. The agreement will allow Google Fiber to install and maintain a fiber optic network infrastructure in public right-of-way owned by Riverton City. Continue Reading

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Mountain View Village, Riverton’s 85-acre mixed-use destination lifestyle center,  is adding 34 new restaurants, entertainment, health, beauty, apparel and home stores, and is set to host a Grand Opening of Phase II on Memorial Weekend 2022. Continue Reading

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All are invited to visit a special flag display at Riverton City Park to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The display will be open from Thursday, September 2 to Sunday, September 12, 2021. It includes 911 American flags that symbolize that tragic day in our nation’s history as well as special educational boards that provide a timeline of events and sobering facts to teach or remind visitors about the attacks.

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Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs is urging residents to do their part to conserve water this summer. This comes as 100% of counties in Utah are experiencing drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and as Utah Governor Spencer Cox has issued a declaration of emergency in Utah due to drought conditions. Continue Reading

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Riverton City has launched a months-long initiative to boost the local economy by incentivizing spending within the city, as part of the city’s Local First Riverton marketing and public education campaign. Continue Reading

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“We are thrilled to be expanding the immersive, cinematic experience of seeing a film on the big screen with the addition of a brand-new Cinemark theatre in Riverton,” said Jay Jostrand, Cinemark EVP of Real Estate. Continue Reading

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Riverton City and the South Valley Chamber presented the annual Peak  Awards to deserving business and community leaders on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Continue Reading

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs delivered the 2021 State of the City address on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Continue Reading

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Riverton City is proud to present its tenth edition of the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). The PAFR is an easy-to-understand summary of the city’s financial activities. Continue Reading

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Riverton City is proud to announce that all 35 sworn officers in the Riverton Police Department have completed in-depth training on how to interact with individuals with autism. Training was completed in a series of sessions conducted in October and November. Continue Reading

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Riverton residents and neighbors are invited to come together this September to remember the fateful events that took place on September 11, 2001. A trifecta of free and educational events, all part of the Riverton Remembers 9/11 initiative, are planned to help the community remember the innocent people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack that day 19 years ago. Continue Reading

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CenterCal Properties, LLC, presented new renderings, video and more detailed plans for Phase II of Mountain View Village lifestyle development, to local dignitaries on Aug. 20, 2020, on the construction site at 4533 West Kestrel Range Road, Riverton, Utah. The full-service commercial real estate company with properties throughout the Western United States opened Phase I in 2018 with an anchor grocery store and national retailers. Continue Reading

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Riverton City and the South Valley Chamber are pleased to announce the launch of a new program to offer free face masks to businesses licensed commercially in Riverton. The goal of the program is to get masks to businesses who can then offer them to any customer who enters their premises without a mask, rather than turning the customer away. Continue Reading

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Costco Wholesale submitted a formal commercial site plan application for a proposed location in Riverton on June 19, 2020. The application comes following months of close coordination between Costco, city officials and the property owner. Continue Reading

We look forward to marking the first anniversary of the Riverton Police Department on July 1. It’s been a phenomenal first year for the department. Our officers have been visibly present in our community as they have worked to build relationships, protect public safety and enforce the law.

 

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Riverton City officials are pleased to announce that David R. Brickey has been appointed as city manager. The appointment was made official by the Riverton City Council on Tuesday, May 19. The approval of a contract of employment was unanimous.

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Four south Salt Lake County cities are coming together to honor all individuals who have been on the front lines dealing with the effects of COVID-19. Draper, Herriman, Riverton and South Jordan cities will host the Frontline Salute, a multi-city firework show, on Saturday, May 30 at 10 p.m. Continue Reading

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Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs announced the Riverton Economic Recovery Initiative on Tuesday, April 14. The initiative’s ultimate goal is to get the local economy back on its positive trajectory by helping local businesses address challenges stemming from COVID-19 and closures mandated by Salt Lake County. Continue Reading

Riverton Police Department’s K9 Titan has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.”

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With events and activities being cancelled and everyone practicing social distancing, Riverton City invites residents to participate in the Embrace the Distance Photo Challenge. Continue Reading

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The Riverton Mayor and City Council issued a formal statement of opposition to the Olympia Hills development on February 25, 2020, urging the Salt Lake County Council to vote no on the project. The statement was signed unanimously by the Riverton Mayor and City Council. Continue Reading

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs presented the 2020 State of the City on Thursday, February 13 at the Old Dome Meeting Hall. Continue Reading

Riverton City and the South Valley Chamber are pleased to recognize the recipients of the 2020 Riverton Peak Awards! Please join us in congratulating the recipients of the following awards: Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Business Man of the Year, Business Woman of the Year, Mayor's Service Award, Excellence in Public Safety Award, and Outstanding City Employee Award.

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Riverton Police Department’s K9 Titan will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Titan’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Continue Reading

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This notice is meant to inform you that Riverton City has applied to the Utah Board of Water Resources for a loan to be used in the acquisition and installation of secondary water meters and other improvements to the secondary water system. The bonds will be issued for a total of $11,985,000 which amount will be repaid to the Board of Water Resources over a period of 15 years at 1% interest. Continue Reading

Riverton residents are encouraged to actively participate in 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. Continue Reading

See the winning photos in the 2019 Best of Riverton Photo Contest.
1st Place - Rhoda Dye
2nd Place - Jacob Shamy
3rd Place - Elizabeth Belnap Continue Reading

CenterCal Properties broke ground on August 8 of Phase II at Mountain View Village, another step forward in bringing to life CenterCal’s signature ‘placemaking’ philosophy by creating distinctive gathering spaces for community events, entertainment opportunities and a broad range of dining locations. Continue Reading

Watch the inaugural Riverton Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony. Continue Reading

Riverton City’s financial outlook is very strong following both the Riverton City Council’s approval of the 2019-2020 fiscal year budget and a recent bond rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings. Continue Reading

Watch the Riverton Police Department's first police car be unveiled by Chief Don Hutson and Mayor Trent Staggs. Continue Reading

My fellow Riverton residents, I come before you tonight to offer up my opinion of the State of our beloved city. It has been just over a year now since I have taken the solemn oath to support, obey and defend the US and Utah Constitutions, and discharge the office of Riverton Mayor with fidelity. Continue Reading

Riverton City has selected Don Hutson as the new chief of police who will oversee the formation of the new Riverton Police Department. Hutson was appointed by Mayor Trent Staggs and confirmed by unanimous consent of the Riverton City Council in their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Continue Reading

The winners of Riverton City’s first-ever Christmas Card Design Contest were recognized at the Riverton City Council meeting on Dec. 4. The contest was open to all elementary-school age children who live in Riverton or attend school here. The winning design, chosen out of over 100 submissions, will be used as Riverton City’s official Christmas card. Those recognized included: Continue Reading

Following more than three months of debate and negotiations, the Riverton City Council made the decision in their October 23 meeting to begin the process of forming the Riverton Police Department. Continue Reading

A new prescription drug drop box has been installed at Peterson’s Fresh Market Pharmacy in Riverton. The drop box installation came to fruition following a collaboration between Intermountain Healthcare, Riverton City’s Healthy Riverton committee, and Peterson’s Fresh Market. Continue Reading

In June of this year, Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs convened a meeting with local school principals, Jordan School District officials, law enforcement personnel, emergency services personnel, and city officials for a discussion on school safety at the local level. A recommendation was made at that meeting that a second school resource officer be added to serve the middle schools in the city. Continue Reading

The 2018 Best of Riverton Photo Contest winners have been announced:
Overall Winner - Denise Johnson
Live Category Winner - Jacob Shamy
Work/Service Category Winner - Jacob Shamy
Play Category Winner - Jenifer Miller Continue Reading

As you may know, the Riverton City Council called an emergency meeting regarding the intent to withdraw from the Unified Police Department. With many having questions regarding the move, and following feedback from a town hall meeting held on the subject, it is important to understand the facts that have caused our concern. Continue Reading

In an emergency meeting on July 19, the Riverton City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring the city’s intent to leave the Unified Police Department (UPD) at the end of 12 months; though the council did so with the understanding that the decision may change if substantial differences between UPD and the city can be resolved. Continue Reading

Businesses will no longer be charged licensing fees to conduct business in Riverton, following the Riverton City Council’s final approval of the city’s 2018-2019 fiscal year budget and fee schedule in their June 19 meeting. Continue Reading

Riverton City released the following statement in opposition to the proposed 8,700+ Olympia Development located at approximately  6300-8500 W and 12400-13100 S. The city is encouraging members of the Salt Lake County Council to deny approval of the property rezone at their June 5 meeting. Continue Reading

Questions about Riverton City’s relationship with the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake (UPD) have arisen since the Herriman City Council voted unanimously on May 16 to submit notice of their city’s intent to end their partnership with the department. Continue Reading

Riverton was recently named as a Tree City USA for its 13th time by the Arbor Day Foundation. The city again achieved this designation for its commitment to effective urban forestry management. Having planted 230 trees during the last year, the city now has an estimated 5,000 trees in parks and on public property alone. Continue Reading

Riverton City has adopted a new logo following a competitive public design contest and multi-stage review process held over the last month and a half. More than 50 designs were entered in the contest from local community members. The city council conducted a thorough review process of the submissions, a component of which included a public preference poll that drew more than 400 votes from local residents. Continue Reading

Riverton City has launched a new mobile app aimed at connecting residents with city information and services right from their mobile devices. The Riverton Connect app, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, provides easy access to basic city information, including a contact directory, event calendar, news feed and places listing. Continue Reading

The Riverton City Historic Preservation Commission has been awarded a $4,250 grant from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office. The commission, recently reconstituted to conduct historic preservation efforts in the community, plans to use the bulk of the money to compile the documentation needed to submit nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Continue Reading

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs presented the State of the City report to the public and City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 20, where he pronounced the state of Riverton City as “strong, prosperous and growing.” The composition of the City’s strength is found in the following areas: leadership, finance, infrastructure, economic development and community development. Continue Reading

The Riverton City Council honored Scott Crump in their Feb. 20 meeting for his contribution to preserving history for the Riverton community. Crump, a long-time local educator, served on the Riverton City Historical Society when it was first formed in 1984 and was the co-author of the book “Riverton – The Story of a Utah Country Town” with Mel Bashore in 1994. Continue Reading

CenterCal Properties' newest mixed-use project, Mountain View Village in Riverton, today announced eleven retailers and restaurants that have signed leases for its opening in Summer 2018. Mountain View Village will be the company’s latest and best example of its focus on placemaking. Continue Reading

Riverton City announced that an agreement has been reached with CenterCal Properties, LLC, to develop a regional mixed-use project in Riverton on property CenterCal is purchasing from Suburban Land Reserve, Inc., a real estate arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Continue Reading

Every day, Riverton City Animal Control encounters dogs, cats and other animals that have escaped or been abandoned. To keep these animals safe and taken care of, they are transported to Stone Ridge Veterinary Clinic. If after five days the animals being held at Stone Ridge have gone unclaimed, they are listed as being available for adoption.  Continue Reading