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Provo City
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Marsha Judkins

Mayor2026–2030

About

Marsha Judkins' platform emphasizes community representation and inclusive leadership in Provo. She has also committed to being an accessible mayor for all residents.

Campaign promises (3)

  • transparency
    Marsha Judkins pledged to be an accessible mayor.
  • governance
    Judkins aims for community representation across the city.
  • governance
    Judkins and city council members pledged inclusive leadership.

At a glance

News mentions
10

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
31
Total speaking time
1:02:58
Avg per meeting
2:02
Segments
885

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Voice summary

Mayor Marsha Judkins on the recordAI-generated · 12 meetings

Mayor Marsha Judkins has consistently emphasized administrative accountability, operational transparency, and strategic urban planning throughout her recent tenure. She frequently engages in the oversight of municipal appointments and budgetary allocations, notably scrutinizing library funding and advocating for clear procedural frameworks in financial discussions. Furthermore, she maintains a strong commitment to recognizing community and staff achievements while actively managing city infrastructure projects, such as the Slate Canyon Conservation Easement and various transportation and development initiatives.

Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical↓Aug 2026[21]

Hillside Development and Geologic Hazards

Development on these lots involves high engineering and geotechnical costs.

high↑Aug 2026[20]

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.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Proposed Riverbottoms Residential Development

Subdivision development impacts local infrastructure and municipal service delivery costs.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Spring Creek Neighborhood Townhome and Warehouse Projects

Private investment with anticipated unit sale prices between $430,000 and $450,000.

high↑Feb 2026[13]

Maeser Neighborhood Townhome Development

Property values may be affected by new residential infill, but no direct municipal expenditures are required.

high↑May 2026[12]

North Timpview Residential Growth

Subdivision development impacts local infrastructure and municipal service delivery costs.

critical↓Jan 2026[12]

Conservation Easements

Conserve Utah Valley is fundraising $10,000 to cover stewardship costs for Utah Open Lands.

medium↓Apr 2026[11]

Accessory Building Size Limits

The owner may face costs to relocate or demolish the structure.

medium↓Sep 2026[10]

Lakeview Fields Subdivision Rezone

Private investment in single-family residential infrastructure.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Historic Snow House Adaptive Reuse and Restaurant Conversion

Private commercial investment in a historic downtown property.

medium↓Apr 2026[6]

Commercial Zone Security

No significant cost difference for residents when replacing bulbs or fixtures.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Auto Repair Shop Conditional Use Permit

None anticipated for the city beyond standard administrative review.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Emergency Home Repair Grant Program

Grants up to $15,000 per qualifying household funded via federal CDBG allocations.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Historic Home Conversion at 237 E Center Street

Private investment in commercial and historic property renovation.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Housing Stock Audit

The city may spend a few thousand dollars to purchase data sets for the audit.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Commercial and Indoor Storage Development on North 100 East

Private investment by the property owner.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Commercial-to-Residential Conversion

The project utilizes existing infrastructure, minimizing new public costs.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Missionary Training Center Redevelopment

The project is privately funded by the applicant.

Decisions during term (15)

Recorded while Judkins was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedSep 2, 2026

Project Plan Approval for 909 W 1160 N Two-Unit Residential Development

approved7-0Aug 11, 2026

A resolution authorizing the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City to enter into a participation agreement for the Lakeview Parkway Community Reinvestment Area (26-047)

approved7-0Jun 23, 2026

Redevelopment Agency Budget for FY 2027

approved6-0Jun 10, 2026

Project Plan Approval for Brighton Development Townhomes

approved8-0May 13, 2026

Ordinance Text Amendment to Floodplain Management and Development Standards

tabledMay 13, 2026

***CONTINUED*** Development Services requests an Ordinance Text Amendment to Provo City Code 15.24.030 to amend the area requirement for agriculture protection areas. Citywide Application. Jessica Dahneke (801) 852-6413 jdahneke@provo.gov…

approved6-0May 12, 2026

Resolution tentatively adopting a proposed budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City

approved8-0Mar 11, 2026

General Plan Map Amendment for Provo Towne Centre Redevelopment

approved8-0Mar 11, 2026

Zone Map Amendment for Provo Towne Centre Redevelopment

continued6-2Mar 11, 2026

Concept Plan Continuance for Provo Towne Centre Mixed-Use Redevelopment

approved4-3Jan 27, 2026

Substitute Motion to Continue 2026 Development Standards Ordinance