Provo council elects MacKay chair for 2026, approves public safety pay raises and two rezones
January 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo
The council elected Council Member Katrice MacKay chair and Council Member Craig Christensen vice-chair, both 7-0. It also passed $234,611 in public safety pay adjustments, rezones at 258 W 200 N and 1149 N 850 W, a sensitive lands code change and an updated water conservation plan, all 7-0. Two items were continued.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Election of council chair and vice-chair | Approved · 7-0 |
| $234,611 for sworn public safety pay adjustments | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone at 258 W 200 N to Medium Density Residential | Approved · 7-0 |
| Rezone at 1149 N 850 W to R1.6 and LDR | Approved · 7-0 |
| Development in sensitive lands | Approved · 7-0 |
| Public hearing resolution on airport bonds (tax law requirements) | Continued |
| Updated water conservation plan | Approved · 7-0 |
| 2026 development standards (Public Works) | Continued |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1-3 · Presentation
Recognitions: Women Who SPARK award, business licensing officers, outgoing council leadership
Discussed
Ceremonies and presentations only.
Item 4 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice-chair
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Travis Hoban nominated Council Member Katrice MacKay as chair for 2026; Council Member Gary Garrett nominated Council Member Craig Christensen as vice-chair. Both passed 7-0.
Item 5 · Budget
$234,611 for sworn public safety pay adjustments
Approved · 7-0
The council appropriated $234,611 in the general fund for pay adjustments to select sworn public safety positions.
- Budget$234,611
Item 6 · Zoning
Rezone at 258 W 200 N to Medium Density Residential
Approved · 7-0
The council rezoned property from General Downtown (DT1) and Residential Conservation (RC) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) (PLRZ20250431).
- Current → proposed: DT1 and RC → MDR
Item 7 · Zoning
Rezone at 1149 N 850 W to R1.6 and LDR
Approved · 7-0
The council rezoned property in the Rivergrove neighborhood from R1.8 to R1.6 and Low Density Residential (LDR) zones (PLRZ20250571).
- Current → proposed: R1.8 → R1.6 and LDR
Item 8 · City code
Development in sensitive lands
Approved · 7-0
The council amended city code regarding development in sensitive lands (PLOTA20250567).
Item 9 · Contract
Public hearing resolution on airport bonds (tax law requirements)
Continued
Continued. A resolution providing for a public hearing to meet federal tax law requirements for transportation sales tax revenue bonds.
Item 10 · Other
Updated water conservation plan
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted an updated water conservation plan.
Item 11 · City code
2026 development standards (Public Works)
Continued
Continued. Public Works asked to update sections 15.03.020(3) and 15.03.200 from 2025 to 2026 standards, citywide (PLOTA20250658).