What do you think of this one applicant to represent the Indian Hills Neighborhood on the Neighborhood District 1 Executive Board?

Please let us know your opinion of the following applicants for the term beginning January 2025 (you may also submit your opinion privately by emailing the City Council at [email protected]): 

Rhoda Gaufin

• Provo: Provo resident, owns property in Provo, works in Provo.
• Reason for Applying: Since I retired I have been very interested in our City and local neighborhood issues. I have been regularly attending meeting of the Neighborhood District 1 and learning about how our local government operates. I believe there is a hunger among local residents to know about issues effecting them and how they can participate. Many do not have the tools or the time to get on top of these issues and rely on their District representatives for information. Sadly, that often not forthcoming.
• Goals: I first want to be an effective communicator for my District, keeping them informed, soliciting their feedback and being open to hearing their issues. Secondly, I would like to be a useful member of the District Board offering constructive comments, coomunicating the concerns of my district , and adding value to our community. Lastly, I like to bring my years of experience working in our community in management, finance, and administration to add value to the workings of the District Board.

About the program: The Neighborhood District Program provides public participation and involvement in Provo City affairs and facilitates communication between the Provo City Council and the public. The Neighborhood District 1 Executive Board is made up of two representatives from each of these neighborhoods: North Timpview, Riverbottoms, Sherwood Hills, Riverside, Edgemont, Indian Hills, Rock Canyon, and Pleasant View. 

Responsibilities of the Neighborhood District Executive Board Members are to --

• Listen to Your Neighbors: Be the go-to person for your community's concerns and ideas.
• Shape the Agenda: Decide what's important for Neighborhood District meetings.
• Keep Everyone Informed: Alert residents about proposed developments and changes.
• Represent Your Community: Speak up at Planning Commission and City Council hearings.
• Get Funding: Apply for grants to support neighborhood projects.
• Organize Events: Plan service projects and neighborhood socials to bring everyone together.

The two Neighborhood District 1 Executive Board Members representing the Indian Hills Neighborhood serve 48-month staggered terms. The current board member is Becca Kearl.