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)(General)
Dark Sky Lighting Standards
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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.
zoning decision
The project utilizes existing commercial space, requiring no new infrastructure investment from the city.
Private Water System Integration
Informs future municipal utility capital improvement planning and rate structures.
Covey Center Infrastructure
The city may be asked to provide financial assistance for infrastructure upgrades.
Personnel Evaluation and Closed Session
None directly, but aims to improve efficiency of staff and council time.
rezoning approval
No direct financial impact on the city was discussed, but the project involves private investment in property improvements.
Buckley Draw Debris Flow Mitigation
The project involves significant private investment in land development and infrastructure.
mudslide response
Potential costs associated with implementing new mapping and updated development standards.
Downtown Public Space
The project is a private investment that adds value to an existing downtown building.
landslide response
Development on these lots requires significant investment in engineering and retaining structures.
light pollution policy
You might have to spend a little cash to swap out old bulbs or fixtures to meet the new standards.
zoning change denial
Potential increase in property tax revenue from residential units.
State of the City Address
Will influence budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.
land sale block
Selling the land would provide funds for park improvements, but the city would lose a valuable public asset. The proposed sale price was $1,370,000.
infrastructure failure
The program has $100,000 in unspent funds, with typical annual requests ranging from $30,000 to $50,000.
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 (10)
Recorded while Whipple was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Plan Amendment for 3657 S Sierra Vista Way (Springville Rising)
Appropriation of General Fund for Day's Market Post-Performance Payment
Ordinance Regarding General Residency Requirement for Boards and Commissions
Recommendation of Approval for Springville Rising General Plan Amendment
General Plan Map Amendment for Vesper Amphitheater (Item 2)
General Plan Amendment - Storm Drain Master Plan
General Plan Amendment - Wastewater Collection Master Plan
Caretaker Dwellings in General Commercial Zone
Resolution Appropriating General Fund for Public Safety Pay Adjustments
Voting record (10)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.