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)(Development)
Franklin Neighborhood Residential Infill and Condominium Development
Impacts private property value and infrastructure demand in the Franklin Neighborhood.
West Provo Commercial Development
Millions in potential incremental property tax revenues balanced against proposed tax increment financing requests.
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.
Student Housing and Parking Ratios at 910 North 900 East
Private investment in student housing redevelopment with potential municipal costs related to neighborhood parking enforcement.
Epic Sports Park Development
The project contemplates an $8,000,000 total investment with a 50/50 match, potentially requiring $4,000,000 from local sources including county and city funds.
North Timpview Entertainment Development
The project is projected to generate a net fiscal benefit of $2.3 million annually for Provo.
Rental Housing Standards
Rental dwelling license fees fund city inspection programs.
North Timpview Residential Growth
Subdivision development impacts local infrastructure and municipal service delivery costs.
Accessory Building Size Limits
The owner may face costs to relocate or demolish the structure.
Lakeview Fields Subdivision Rezone
Increased property tax base and utility connection fees for the city.
Maeser Neighborhood Townhome Development
Private investment by the developer, with potential impacts on local infrastructure.
Spring Creek Neighborhood Townhome and Warehouse Projects
Brings commercial industrial growth and residential expansion to the Spring Creek area.
Conservation Easements
Conserve Utah Valley has offered to cover initial stewardship costs of approximately $10,000, requiring no direct municipal expenditure for easement setup.
Proposed Riverbottoms Residential Development
Will influence local property values and municipal utility connection fees.
Historic Home Restoration and Balcony Addition
The applicant is responsible for the costs of restoration and providing detailed architectural plans.
Historic Snow House Adaptive Reuse and Restaurant Conversion
Private commercial investment in a historic downtown property.
Workforce Housing Development
The project uses a land trust model to lower the cost of entry for workforce housing units.
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 (16)
Recorded while Whipple was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Project Plan Approval for 909 W 1160 N Two-Unit Residential Development
Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2027
Project Plan Approval for Brighton Development Townhomes
Ordinance Text Amendment to Floodplain Management and Development Standards
Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City
Concept Plan Continuance for Provo Towne Centre Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Project Plan Approval for 3-Unit Townhome Development at 895 W 2000 N
Substitute Motion to Continue 2026 Development Standards Ordinance
Voting record (14)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.