CUV Town Hall: Meet the Provo Candidates

CUV Town Hall: Meet the Provo Candidates

Join Conserve Utah Valley for an essential Candidate Town Hall on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Multipurpose Room at the Provo Rec Center.
This important forum offers Provo residents the opportunity to hear directly from candidates for Provo City Mayor and City Council on the critical environmental and conservation issues facing our community.
Why Attend? Provo residents consistently identify becoming a more environmentally sustainable city as a top priority. This Town Hall is designed to facilitate a fair, informative, and respectful conversation, helping voters make informed decisions as they consider their choices for Provo's future. The discussion will focus on how candidates envision balancing Provo's anticipated growth with the preservation of its natural resources.
What to Expect: The event will be moderated by Carol-Lyn Jardine of Conserve Utah Valley and structured into two main parts: a Mayoral Forum and a City Council Forum. You will hear opening statements, followed by a moderated Q&A session, and closing statements from each participant. Candidates, including Mayoral candidates Marsha Judkins and Michelle Kaufusi, and City Council candidates Katrice MacKay, Adam Shin, Jeff Whitlock, Hannah Petersen, Sam Blackburn, and Rachel Whipple, will articulate their perspectives on key topics:

• Vision for Environmental Sustainability & Balancing Growth
• Water Quality & Management for Utah Lake and the Provo River
• Land Use, Hillsides, and Open Space Preservation, including agricultural lands
• Renewable Energy & Provo Power's goals• Sustainable Development Standards and green infrastructure
• Community & Citizen Committee Engagement in environmental policy
• Air Quality & Sustainable Transportation options

All questions for the candidates have been developed by Conserve Utah Valley based on city plans and public priorities, ensuring a focused and productive discussion.

Make your voice heard by attending and becoming an informed voter!

Info: We'll cover the rules of engagement and what to expect from the rest of the event.

Info: Mayoral candidates Marsha Judkins and Michelle Kaufusi will answer questions related to conservation of land and water based on the role of Mayor in Provo City Government.

Info: Candidates for City Council will answer questions related to conservation of land and water based on the role of City Councilor in the Provo City Government.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Provo Recreation Center, 320 500 North, Provo, United States