Riverton’s elected body will have new look come 2026. 

With Mayor Trent Staggs not running for reelection and no incumbents running for the two district seats, that means each position will feature a different person after the election this fall. 

Staggs announced in March he wouldn’t be running for reelection citing his belief in term limits and having delivered on his promises from 12 years as an elected official—four as councilmember, eight as mayor. 

“I’ve placed my confidence in the Riverton voter these past 12 years, and you have generously responded by placing your confidence in me,” he wrote in a letter to Riverton residents he posted to social media. 

Some of the promises he listed included water quality, establishing the police department, cutting taxes, keeping fees low and driving economic development and infrastructure improvements. 

“Thank you again for the opportunity to serve and for your continued this year,” he wrote, adding he looked forward to seeing who the next mayor would be and “support someone who can carry on from these past 12 years.” 

Four candidates filed to replace the outgoing mayor in early June: Tish Buroker, Tawnee McCay, Troy McDougal and John Scott. Buroker, McCay and McDougal all currently serve on the city council. 

District 3 will see a new face as its incumbent, McCay, is running for mayor. The two filed candidates to replace her are Alex Johnson and Rustin Lance. 

The district covers the south-central portion of Riverton, running from its southern end along 13800 South and Bangerter Highway to its east boundary of 2700 West. It runs north to 12600 South and mostly follows the Welby Canal on the west side while still including the Western Springs area. 

District 4 will also feature a new person as Buroker, the incumbent, is also running for mayor. In her stead will be either Shannon Smith or Darren Park. 

This district covers the northeastern portion of Riverton with its eastern boundary following the Jordan River and its southern boundary running along 12600 South. Its west border runs south along 2700 West before jutting east to the canal. The northern edge puzzle boxes mostly along 11800 South. 

Both council races have two candidates and will go directly to the general election on Nov. 4. The mayoral race will hold a primary election in August to whittle down the candidates to two. Ballots are mailed out on July 22. 

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