Tawnee McCay serves as a member of the Riverton City Council, a role she has held for eight years. In addition to her position on the council, McCay serves as an alternate on the Unified Fire Authority Board, according to a council message regarding emergency services.
McCay has been involved in significant city planning and administrative transitions. On February 15, 2022, the Riverton City Council adopted a new district map following redistricting efforts required by law after the release of U.S. Census data. During this process, McCay proposed new boundary lines for the city's five districts. Her specific district, District 3, saw its eastern boundary moved to be flush along 2700 W, while its western boundary was extended to Mountain View Corridor to include the Western Springs neighborhood, according to a city announcement regarding the new map.
In her communications to residents, McCay emphasizes the importance of local control and individual rights. She has advocated for reducing government bureaucracy, citing examples such as the elimination of the dog license requirement, which she noted cost more than it brought in, and the removal of business-license fees to welcome entrepreneurs. McCay also supports flexible alternatives for homeowners, such as when residents requested more affordable fencing options along canals to replace expensive solid-masonry mandates.
McCay has also used her platform to highlight civic engagement and city services. In a message regarding voter turnout, she noted that in a recent November election, voter turnout in Riverton was 67.08%, with 17,227 residents casting ballots. She has expressed a desire for more eligible voters to participate in future elections to increase the community's influence on countywide results.
Furthermore, McCay provides updates on city operations, such as the transition to a new utility billing system that involved the finance department helping approximately 3,600 residents set up new accounts. She also monitors emergency service data, noting that the Unified Fire Authority provides critical services including Advanced Life Support for situations requiring immediate intervention. Residents encounter her work through council messages, city blog posts, and the implementation of city ordinances and maps that shape the local landscape.
What this means for Riverton
For Riverton residents, McCay's long-term tenure means steady representation through significant shifts like redistricting. Her focus on reducing bureaucracy and protecting property rights directly affects how local ordinances, such as fencing and business licensing, are applied to daily life in the community.
