District 5 Council Member· 2022–2030
Rachel Whipple
Provo City
About
Rachel Whipple's platform centers on a commitment to inclusive governance and representative leadership for the Provo community. Her priorities emphasize fostering a collaborative relationship between city officials and the diverse population of the city, including student residents.
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Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyRachel Whipple and other council members pledged to provide inclusive leadership for the residents of Provo.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 92
- Total speaking time
- 11:22:47
- Avg per meeting
- 7:25
- Segments
- 9115
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Voice summary
District 5 Council Member Rachel Whipple on the recordAI-generated · 13 meetingsCouncil Member Rachel Whipple has consistently prioritized neighborhood character and resident quality of life, frequently advocating for the retention of flexible street-width standards and expressing concerns over noise and infrastructure impacts from local developments. Throughout the past several months, she has engaged heavily in administrative oversight and fiscal scrutiny, questioning staffing shortages, city budget allocations, and the transparency of government procedures. Notable legislative positions include her support for refrigerated truck regulations, her opposition to selling community park property, and her advocacy for funding parity between cultural institutions like libraries and arts organizations.
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 (21)
Motions Whipple 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 6-02026-04-28
Councilor Whipple moved into closed session pursuant to state law for discussion of character and competency of an individual and the potential sale or transfer of property.
- secondedpassed 4-22026-04-28
Council Chair MacKay moved to advance the ordinance to a night meeting for adoption.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-24
Councilor Whipple moved to close the meeting to hold a strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property in the Council Pre-Function Room.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-10
Close the meeting
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Modified Work Meeting Format
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-11
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…
- secondedpassed 7-02025-11-11
to close the meeting
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
to close the meeting for the reasons stated by Mr. Millward
- secondedpassed 7-02025-09-23
that the Council decline to allocate the eligible amount (approximately $145,000) to the Local Government Disaster Fund and instead allow that amount to remain in General Fund bala…
- movedpassed 6-12025-09-09
Exploration of Bunnels Fork Conservation Easement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-09-09
Councilor Whipple moved to close the meeting to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-06-17
Advance business license fee discussions and approve rental base fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-05-20
Authorization of Internal Audit Services Engagement Letter
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-04-22
Councilor Whipple moved to amend Ordinance 2025-26 to include Exhibit B with the 34%. Councilor Handley seconded the motion.
- movedpassed 6-12025-04-22
Councilor Whipple made a substitute motion to amend Ordinance 2025-27 to only include rezone of the SSC portion of the property and exclude the LDR portion from the ordinance. Coun…
- secondedpassed 6-02025-04-08
Annual Water Rate Review Process
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02025-04-08
Data Center Policy Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-03-25
Councilor Bogdin made a motion to update the language in the resolution to reflect the correct amount.
- movedpassed 6-12025-03-25
to convene a nominating commission.
- secondedpassed 4-32025-03-11
Off-Leash Dog Park Pilot Program Discussion
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (262)
Recorded while Whipple 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)
Zone Map Amendment for 1878 North Geneva Road (Lakeview Fields)
Adoption of 2027 Council Regular Meeting Schedule
Conditional Use Permit for Auto Repair at 810 W Columbia Lane
Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 237 E Center Street
Voting record (390)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
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)
Closed Meeting Motion
to require outdoor events to terminate by 11:00 PM seven days per week, with up to five annual exemptions permitted by application and capped at midnight.
Outdoor Lighting Standards Ordinance (26-049)
Outdoor Lighting Standards Amendment
Vesper Amphitheater Commercial Space Sub-Categorization
Ordinance Regarding Parking Requirement Reductions
Believed removing the administrative tool would lead to less innovation, less development, and less housing due to increased costs.
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
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.
Councilor Bogdin moved to advance the proposed amendment to a Council night meeting.
Vacating Right-of-Way on 1600 West
Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Review
Level II Fire Restrictions Approval
Parking Requirement Reductions Amendment
Preferred retaining the administrative pathway as an incentive mechanism and expressed concern that requiring council action would create delays and financial costs.