City Council - District 5

Councilman Claude Wells
District 5 | Term: 2020-2024

Claude Wells moved to Riverton in 2012 and built his forever home also in Riverton in 2013 with his wife Susan Wells (Susie).

Claude studied business management/economics at Westminster College and the University of Utah.

He is a graduate of the George Washington School of Government studies program for (FAR) Federal Acquisition Regulation and Subcontract Management. He is an IS9000 Lloyds of London trained auditor and holds a lifetime certification as a (CPM) Certified Purchasing Manager.

In the last 35 years he has worked in the aerospace (flight simulation), medical device, high technology electronics, and construction materials industries in middle and senior management.

He is currently self employed as a managing partner in his family’s private investments company.

Claude serves in the South Valley Rotary Club doing charitable projects and has chaired Riverton community car shows for several years.

Claude and his wife Susie have six children and six grandchildren that all live in the valley near or in Riverton. His hobbies in his free time include spending time with his family, motorcycling, golfing, walking, traveling, photography and anything outdoors.

Goals and Vision for Office

Smart economic development
Fiscal responsibility for city budgets
Water conservation citywide
Infrastructure improvement
Public safety
Community involvement
Continuous improvement
Transparency and communication to residents

Boards and Committees

Riverton City Council, District 5
Redevelopment Agency of Riverton City (RDA)
Riverton Law Enforcement Service Area (RLESA), Board Member
Riverton Fire Service Area (RFSA), Board Member
South Valley Sewer District, Board of Trustees
Association of Municipal Councils
Unified Fire Authority, Board of Directors, Alternate

Contact Claude Wells
cwells@rivertonutah.gov
801-875-0116