As of May 21, 2026, Nate Slack serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) and Communications Coordinator for Riverton City, according to official city press releases.
In this capacity, Slack functions as the primary point of contact for media and public inquiries. According to the city's website regarding press and media requests, all public information or media requests for any Riverton City department, staff member, or elected official should be sent first to the PIO. In this role, Slack coordinates with city staff and elected officials to ensure that requests are addressed in an accurate, prompt, and transparent way.
One of the primary responsibilities associated with the role involves communicating critical public safety and utility information to the community. For example, on May 19, 2026, Slack was listed as the media contact for a Water Boil Order issued by Riverton City. This order was issued after city staff discovered an illegal cross-connection between a property owner’s culinary water system and a secondary irrigation water system during a routine inspection of the water distribution system. The city issued the order as a precaution because the backflow discharge occurred by way of an illegal cross-connection, and the city was waiting for minimum 48 hours for test results following testing conducted on May 19, 2026.
Following the initial warning, a subsequent release on May 21, 2026, announced that the Riverton City Boil Water Order issued on May 19, 2026, was terminated effective immediately. This announcement followed the confirmation that all required tests had come back negative for any bacteria, including E. coli. The documents state that as of that date, there was no longer any at-large risk of contamination in Riverton City’s culinary water supply.
Slack also acts as a liaison for statements issued by the city's leadership. On March 17, 2026, the Riverton Mayor and City Council issued a unified statement regarding the efforts of the Riverton Police Department. This statement expressed gratitude to the department, noting that officers serve with professionalism, character, and discipline. The statement, which was released on March 17, 2026, addressed several challenges that had occurred during the preceding two months, including protests, an officer-involved shooting following a dangerous pursuit on the interstate, and a vehicle crash on a major roadway related to a gun incident that resulted in a fatality. The statement also noted that officers had solved the theft of expensive copper wiring taken from city light poles, a crime that could have cost the city more than $20,000.
Residents encounter Slack's work through official city media releases and the coordination of information during public health or safety events. His contact information is provided to the public to facilitate the flow of accurate information from the city government to the residents of Riverton.
What this means for Riverton
For Riverton residents, Nate Slack serves as the central point for official city information. Through his role, citizens receive critical updates regarding public utilities, such as the water safety notices from May 2026, and official communications from the Mayor and City Council, ensuring that community information remains transparent and accurate.
