Riverton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael V.
Bailey
Michael V. Bailey is running for mayor of Riverton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Daryl West.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Michael V. BaileyYou’re reading
- 02Daryl West
Background
- About
- Riverton City Council member and president of the family firm Bailey Enterprises since 2002. He is a Riverton High School and Central Wyoming College graduate.
- Campaign website
- mikeformayorofriverton.com
On the record: Michael V. Bailey
7 sourced01Sales tax3 sourced positions
Says the 3/4% sales tax would improve the ability to fund ambulance, airport and ground transportation services.
I feel that the ¾ cent sales tax would greatly improve our ability to fund these vital services.”
Own statementCounty 10 · Aug 14, 2026Link
Voted yes on the Fremont County agreement for the 3/4% sales tax, as amended (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Riverton · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved to adopt Resolution 1545, placing the 3/4% optional sales tax on the Aug. 18 ballot; it passed 6-1 (March 2026).
Council voteCity of Riverton · Mar 3, 2026Link
02Homelessness and public intoxication1 sourced position
Says the city should enforce public intoxication laws and work with other communities toward more mental health and addiction facilities.
The City has to make sure we are present in the community, enforcing the laws regarding Public Intoxication and the crimes that go with it.”
Own statementCounty 10 · Aug 14, 2026Link
03Community service contracts1 sourced position
Voted yes on the first FY27 community service contracts package, which included $35,000 for Riverton's Mercy House (failed 3-3, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Riverton · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Animal shelter2 sourced positions
Voted no on Resolution 1537, adjusting PAWS for Life Animal League shelter fees (passed 4-3, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Riverton · Jan 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on disbanding the Paws for the Cause Committee (passed 6-1, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Riverton · Sep 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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