MEET ANDY PIERUCCI: NEWEST MEMBER OF THE RIVERTON CITY COUNCIL

By Dylan Wilcox | d.wilcox@mycityjournals.com

Andy Pierucci, the newest member of the Riverton City Council selected to represent District 1, says his background and professional experience have equipped him with the tools to help improve Riverton. Pierucci replaces Sheldon Stewart, who has accepted the position to serve on the Salt Lake County Council representing District 5, which covers Riverton, Bluffdale, Draper, Herriman, South Jordan and West Jordan.

“Sheldon represented District 1 on the council for 11 years. He has a tremendous impact on our city. He was a tireless advocate for his district. He was a tireless champion for economic growth, improved infrastructure, greater broadband access and efficient, transparent government,” Mayor Trent Staggs said of Stewart.

Among Stewart’s accomplishments are being able to oversee the creation of the Mountain View Village shopping center, the opening of a new Costco and increased internet access via Google Fiber within his district.

Now on the county council, Stewart said his focus was always on representing the southwest part of the valley. “As a Councilmember in Riverton I worked hard to build relationships with our neighboring communities. Using those relationships, I will be able to better represent and communicate those needs and advocate for the Southwest.”

On Jan. 3, Pierucci was sworn in to serve as Stewart’s replacement of Riverton’s District 1, which encom-

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