About Corey Rushton

Edward Rushton

(1879)

Edward Rushton Jr.

(1892)

Alma E. Rushton

(1956)

Laurence Rushton

(1971)

Terry L. Rushton

(1998)

Corey Rushton

(2009)

In the mid-1800s Edward Rushton settled in and became one of the original homesteaders of our area. Over 130 years later, Corey Rushton continues in his family heritage, throughout the generations of local pioneers, farmers, small business owners, teachers, laborers, sportsmen, and ballplayers.

As a sixth generation resident of our area, Corey has been able to grow with the community.  As a part of the first class to go all the way through Hunter Elementary and then again through Hunter High, Corey feels a great amount of pride in being part of such a unique and expanding community.

1. •The areas first school, Whittier Elementary, was built in 1890.  It was originally know as the 50th District School.  In 1906 it was renamed Hunter School until 1908 when it became Whittier School after American poet John Greenleaf Whittier.
   

2. •Cyprus High School was built in 1925.  Area kids attended Cyprus by riding the school wagon out to Magna until the 1940s when most rode the Orem-Bamberger railroad train to attend Cyprus.
   

3. •In July 1881 water from the Utah and Salt Lake Canal arrived to the area.
   

4. •The areas first telephone was in 1904, although not common until 1950s.
   

5. •Electric power reached the area in 1911, followed by natural gas in 1936.
   

6. •At one time the Hunter area had an old style Saloon named ‘Moss’s Beer Parlor’.
   

7. •3500 South was first paved in 1918 as part of the Lincoln Highway.  1925 was the first year that a snowplow was used on it.
   

8. •The most common problems that early area pioneers faced was lack of water and grasshoppers.  Surprisingly many settlers also cited loneliness and isolation as major drawbacks to settling in the area.
   

9. •Home loans were very hard to obtain even into the 1950s because lenders felt that the area was too far west and would be eventually abandoned.
   

10. •After the turn of the 20th century, roaming bands of gypsies and Indians would pass through to barter and steal goods.  The especially coveted brightly colored cloth from Nielson’s store.

Corey Rushton was elected to the West Valley City Council as an At-Large Councilmember in November 2007.  His major campaign themes focused on planning and growth, graffiti removal, and public safety.  He was selected from a field of seven candidates during an election that recorded the highest voter turnout in the history of West Valley City Municipal Elections.

Councilman Rushton has deep roots within the West Valley community going back over 140 years. He is the sixth generation of the Rushton family to reside within the same square mile. He continues to be active with his neighborhood and helps with the operations at the local family farm, which was awarded a West Valley City Outstanding Business Award in 2003.

Councilman Rushton received numerous debate awards as a member of the first full graduating class of Hunter High.  He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Utah and has fond memories of serving a church mission in New England.

Politically, Councilman Rushton has served in numerous capacities for dozens of campaigns and elections including: Gubernatorial, Congressional, and ballot Initiatives.  He has also worked for a United States Senate Leadership Office in Washington D.C.  Additionally, he has been contracted to be an advocate on issues concerning business and tax reform at the State Legislature.  Locally, he has been a vocal supporter of neighborhood safety, growth issues, and school programs. 

When not involved in civic duties, Councilman Rushton currently works as a Marketing Manager and has many hobbies and interests.  He loves to follow Major League Baseball and participates locally in ice hockey, bowling, and softball leagues.  He is an avid reader of news periodicals, history books, and other nonfiction titles.  He also takes pleasure in the arts and theatre, fishing and the outdoors, as well as traveling around the United States.  He enjoys playing games with his extended family, especially his nieces, nephews, and god-son that all live nearby.

Councilman Rushton is happily married to a real southern belle, Emily Suzanne.  Together they are very excited for the opportunities and challenges of a growing and changing West Valley City.

Part of a West Valley City Legacy

Ten Interesting Early Area Facts

Timeline of Area Events

Pictures of Corey and his Family