Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs is trying to pull double duty by keeping his local office while taking a new federal job. It’s got people wondering if he can actually give Riverton the attention it needs while working in D.C.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for a part-time mayor who isn't physically present to manage city operations.
Mayor Staggs gets to keep his local political power base while advancing his career at the federal level.
Riverton residents who might get stuck with a distracted mayor who isn't around to handle local crises.
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