District 3 Council Member· 2024–2028
Becky Bogdin
Provo City
About
Becky Bogdin's platform appears to prioritize addressing issues related to the city's growth and housing market. Her campaign seems to be focused on finding solutions for these key areas impacting Provo residents.
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentFocus on growth and housing.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 72
- Total speaking time
- 9:44:20
- Avg per meeting
- 8:07
- Segments
- 9922
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Voice summary
District 3 Council Member Becky Bogdin on the recordAI-generated · 14 meetingsCouncil Member Becky Bogdin has consistently prioritized fiscal accountability, residential land-use protection, and governmental transparency throughout her recent tenure. She frequently challenges city staff on budget allocations, zoning deviations, and the practical utility of municipal programs, often advocating for stronger developer requirements regarding ADA compliance, setbacks, and neighborhood integration. Notable legislative activity includes her vote against the 1507 S 180 E data center rezoning, her push for a dedicated grant-writing specialist to improve city funding, and her active oversight of the FY2027 budget review. Her work reflects a specific focus on protecting the character of District 3 by questioning large-scale developments like the Provo Towne Centre and advocating for BYU to limit campus expansion.
Top issues during term (20)
Franklin Neighborhood Residential Infill and Condominium Development
Impacts private property value and infrastructure demand in the Franklin Neighborhood.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
None for the city, though homeowners building ADUs will face construction and utility costs.
Dark Sky Lighting Standards
Null
Zoning Code Rewrite (Title 14)
Funded through previously allocated municipal and federal funds.
Canyon Road Residential Rezone
Property valuation and development costs for the 2000 N. Canyon Road parcel.
Citywide Street Access Standards and Fire Code Alignment
None.
Master Plan Updates
Guided by future master plan funding allocations.
Downtown Density and Development Regulations
Regulatory changes could unlock millions in private downtown investment and increase property tax revenues.
zoning decision
The project utilizes existing commercial space, requiring no new infrastructure investment from the city.
Hillside Development and Geologic Hazards
Development on these lots involves high engineering and geotechnical costs.
Neighborhood Traffic and Access
The new pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000.
Private Water System Integration
Informs future municipal utility capital improvement planning and rate structures.
School Zone Traffic Safety on 2320 North
Potential allocation for traffic signs, crosswalk improvements, or speed mitigation infrastructure.
Covey Center Infrastructure
The city may be asked to provide financial assistance for infrastructure upgrades.
Traffic Signal Safety Improvements
The pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000 for the 500 North intersection.
Committee Appointments
The changes aim to improve fiscal oversight, though specific costs for additional audits would require future budget allocations.
Traffic and Access Concerns
The new pedestrian buttons alone cost $16,000.
Rotary Park and Carterville Park Upgrades
Park improvement costs would draw from parks department budgets or potential matching grants.
Moved or seconded (37)
Motions Bogdin personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-10
bring the ordinance to the March 24, 2026 Council meeting
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-10
bring the ordinance to the March 24, 2026 Council meeting
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-10
Close the meeting
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Motion to remove auto washing/polishing from SC1 zone
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-32026-01-27
Councilor Garrett made a substitute motion to continue the item and requested that staff explore the possibility of creating exceptions to allow 24' roads for the purpose of redeve…
- movedpassed2026-01-27
formally approve the priorities under Item 4 as written, with the addition of the word “residential” as discussed
- secondedpassed 6-02026-01-13
Councilor Christensen moved to advance the ordinance as written. Councilor Bogdin seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed2025-11-11
Motion by Councilor Whipple directing staff to return to a night meeting with an ordinance to amend the Neighborhood District Map in Provo city code § 1.08.040 changing the neighbo…
- movedpassed 4-32025-11-11
ADU Intent Statement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-11-11
directing staff to look at potential community reinvestment project areas in other parts of the west side, namely the center street corridor and in the northwest
- movedpassed 5-22025-11-11
directing staff to change the survey area map to exclude south of Lakeview Parkway (except for properties already zoned as commercial)
- secondedpassed 5-02025-10-21
to close the meeting for the reasons stated by Mr. Millward
- secondedpassed 4-12025-10-21
not to sell the parklet
- secondedpassed 5-12025-10-07
ADU Eligibility Intent Statement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-10-07
Provo River Design Corridor Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-10-07
to remove the exemption
- secondedpassed 7-02025-09-23
to repeal the entirety of Section 14.30.040
- movedpassed 7-02025-09-23
Data Center Overlay Zone Recommendations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-09-23
that Legal determine an appropriate new title for the map
- seconded2025-09-23
to start with the Rock Canyon Park ASAP, and then start working on the design for the Lakeview Parkway Park
Decisions during term (262)
Recorded while Bogdin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Text Amendment
Bret Nelson Concept Plan (152 E 500 S)
Cole West Zone Map Amendment (908 E 1060 S)
Cole West Concept Plan (908 E 1060 S)
Adjournment
Zone Map Amendment Recommendation for 910 N 900 E
Concept Plan Approval for 910 N 900 E Apartments
Approval of September 8, 2026 Work Meeting Minutes
Elimination of Average Unit Size Requirement in Downtown Zones
Closed Session Motion
Resolution Approving Unspent FY 2026 Budget Carryovers
Zone Map Amendment for 3998 North 300 West (Riverbottoms)
Adoption of 2027 Council Regular Meeting Schedule
Conditional Use Permit for Auto Repair at 810 W Columbia Lane
Voting record (401)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Elimination of Average Unit Size Requirement in Downtown Zones
Expressed concern about maintaining homeowner occupancy opportunities and avoiding an overconcentration of rental stock.
Closed Session Motion
Resolution Approving Unspent FY 2026 Budget Carryovers
Zone Map Amendment for 3998 North 300 West (Riverbottoms)
Zone Map Amendment for 1878 North Geneva Road (Lakeview Fields)
Adoption of 2027 Council Regular Meeting Schedule
Ordinance Regarding Outdoor Lighting Standards Exemptions
Board and Commission Appointments
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Resolution
Fort Utah Park Playground Appropriation
Rezone for 113 and 191 N Geneva Road (PLRZ20260264)
Rezone for 2000 N Canyon Road (PLRZ20260116)
to remove the public financing section entirely
Outdoor Lighting Standards Ordinance (26-049)
Outdoor Lighting Standards Amendment
Vesper Amphitheater Commercial Space Sub-Categorization
Vesper Amphitheater Public Financing Section Removal (Failed)
Expressed concern that including public financing sends an undesirable signal to the public amid state scrutiny of PIDs.
A motion was made by Councilor Hoban to return the item to a future work session with additional information, including: a proposed cost-sharing framework in which residents pay from the house to the
Ordinance Regarding Parking Requirement Reductions
Rezone for 313 E 200 N (Tuscanale Townhomes)
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Springville Rising
General Plan Amendment for 3657 S Sierra Vista Way (Springville Rising)
Zone Map Amendment for 3657 S Sierra Vista Way (Springville Rising)
Appropriation of General Fund for Day's Market Post-Performance Payment
Appointment of Executive Director for the Provo Municipal Council
Zone Map Amendment for 1804 North Geneva Road (Lakeview Fields)
Resolution Approving an Urban Deer Control Plan
Resolution Adopting an Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan
Ordinance Regarding General Residency Requirement for Boards and Commissions
Interlocal Agreement with Orem City for Orem 2000 S Storm Drain Project
Taylor Terrace Water System Discussion and Follow-up
Outdoor Lighting Standards Code Amendment
Closed Session Motion
An implied motion to approve Resolution 2026-26, as currently constituted, has been made by council rule.
An implied motion to approve Ordinance 2026-24, as currently constituted, has been made by council rule.
An implied motion to approve Resolution 2026-27, as currently constituted, has been made by council rule.
Vacating Right-of-Way on 1600 West
She emphasized the importance of completing sidewalks to provide a safe pedestrian route, particularly for students traveling between nearby elementary and middle schools.