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Derik Whipple

Councilmember2024-05-07 – 2026-12-01 (appointed to the vacancy left by Councilman Allsop, oath of office May 7, 2024 per May 7, 2024 City Council regular meeting minutes item 6.A; month-level end: December 2026 per Apr 16, 2024 City Council regular meeting minutes (item on Councilman Allsop's resignation): the seat's term expires at the first regular Council meeting in the month of December 2026; four-year terms; Aug 4, 2026 special meeting minutes (Resolution R2026-21) confirm successors are sworn in then)

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
14
Total speaking time
9:49
Avg per meeting
0:42
Segments
149

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Top issues during term (12)(Roads)

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

80-foot public right-of-way through the gravel pit

The right-of-way is dedicated by the property owner; the city is responsible for drainage in public rights-of-way.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

Woolford Road multi-use pathway IGA

The city's share is about $160,029 out of a $2.3 million project.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Snow management plan presentation

Residents with plow-damaged mailboxes can claim up to $125 reimbursement if damage is verified.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Pineglen Park Village Roadway Improvements

About $1.08 million from the FY2027 capital budget with associated transfers.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Scott Ranch Road Funding

$22 million budgeted, potentially fully grant-funded; about $2.5-3 million budgeted to keep the project shovel-ready.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Annual Slurry Seal 2026 Street Maintenance

$629,004.62 from a $700,000 budget line, below the $636,800 engineer's estimate.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

South Central Avenue sidewalk

$191,607.82, about $27,000 above the engineer's estimate, covered with budget transfers.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

ADOT State Route 260 Paving and Traffic Safety

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

White Mountain Road walkway finishes abruptly at Pines condominiums

Unknown — the fix could involve additional concrete and landscaping work by the city or its contractor.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

36th Drive Curb Project

$415,950 from the FY2026 capital budget, about $34,000 under the engineer's estimate.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Woolford Subdivision Roadway Improvements

$390,256.09 from the FY2026 capital budget with associated budget transfers authorized.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Section 5311 rural transit funding

Show Low covers 50% of the match for the Four Seasons Connection and one-ninth of the White Mountain Connection match.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Roads)

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