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Recently, there was a Facebook discussion on Provo Forward about Walmart, sales tax, and Downtown Provo. I love this type of discussion, so of course I weighed in. Here is what I wrote (with some additional comments and context in parentheses). As a mayoral candidate, here are some of my thoughts. Provo needs sales tax revenue–it makes up 30% of …

Ballots have been sent out and you should be receiving yours soon if you haven’t already. Ballots need to be in the Utah County Clerk’s office by 8:00 PM August 12th, so you have plenty of time to research candidates. You can learn more about me and why I’m running for Mayor on my website, marshajudkins.com, by attending one of my cottage …

I have had several people ask me questions about the 820 N interchange and road widening, so I wanted to take a moment to clarify some confusion and correct some misinformation on this issue. 🚧 820 Interchange: The Whole Story There’s been talk recently that Provo played a role in stopping UDOT’s study of a potential freeway interchange at 820 North. …

When you run against an incumbent, the question is always the same: Why? Here’s my answer. I’m running for Mayor because I believe Provo needs leadership that is transparent, proactive, and responsive to residents. I bring a different kind of experience and a proven track record of hard work and solving difficult problems with practical solutions. I hold a Master’s …

I hope your summer is treating you well! I love the sunshine and wish I had more time to sit and soak it up with a good book. Update to Tiered Water Rate Discussion In my last email, I reviewed the tiered water rate discussion and the options that had been discussed up to that point. However, at the Provo City …

Happy June 3rd! I love summer and hope you are enjoying the sunshine! Yesterday, I officially filed to become a candidate for Provo City Mayor. If more than two candidates file (Mayor Michelle Kaufusi has also filed for her third term), there will be a primary election on August 12th (mail-in ballots will be sent out three weeks before). The …

I have loved serving and advocating for you in the Utah Legislature—thank you for an amazing 6 1/2 years! Working at the state level gave me the opportunity to work on and deliver thoughtful, fiscally conservative policies to benefit all of Utah, and also the opportunity to work with and observe cities and counties throughout the state. As fulfilling as this …

Utah’s 2025–2026 budget was passed during the last legislative session, and the new fiscal year begins on July 1st. Today, I want to bring attention to a critical issue—one that impacts thousands of lives across our state—and yet, continues to be drastically underfunded. I serve on the board of The Refuge, an organization that provides shelter, treatment, and advocacy for …

As I get closer to the end of my term, I feel more compelled to put even more information in my emails. I have mostly refrained, but this email is still pretty long. Happy Autumn and have fun reading and clicking! (Included is a poll on firearms, September’s interim report (more interesting than it sounds), an explanation of the ballot amendments, some UVU …

I hope you have enjoyed summer–I’m not quite ready for it to end. This email has some time sensitive information for seniors about property tax relief, a horrifying statistic about Utah’s senior malnutrition death rate, a bit about the “emergency special session” called by the legislature last week, and some updates on interim. No better way to spend an August …