The Kaufusi family has an ingrained work ethic that has earned them college scholarships for athletics and academics. My name is Michelle Kaufusi, and I’m running for Provo Mayor.

I see our female student population putting an emphasis on education. She is a member of the Republican Party. Mayor Kaufusi also served on the Utah High School Athletic Association, the steering committee for Utah Valley Regional Medical Center’s hospital replacement project and the Provo City Citizens Advisory Board. VIDEOS. Michelle’s drive to advocate for the underdog stems from that tumultuous upbringing. GALLERY. Michelle Kaufusi (born October 14, 1966) is an American politician serving as the 45th and current Mayor of Provo, Utah since 2017. Even now when I say it out loud, or write it down, I am filled with excitement and gratitude. All Posts; City News; Mayor's Message ; Behind the Scenes; Events; Q&A; Videos; Community; Rankings; Business Spotlight; Traffic Heads-up; City Services; Takeout Bingo; Search. Her degree from BYU is in Global Studies, including coursework in local government. Mayor Kaufusi is a problem solver, unafraid to dig down into the most difficult issues and bring people together in pursuit of a common cause. She is a leader with the unique ability to gather people of all different opinions and backgrounds and work towards consensus. I may be the first female mayor, but I will certainly not be the last.PROVO MAYOR'S OFFICE | 351 W CENTER STREET, PROVO, UTI love hearing from you! She recalls the struggle of having an absent, alcoholic father or the discomfort of standing in line in the cafeteria and having to tell the cashier, in front of her friends, that she was a free-lunch student.Michelle attended Wasatch Elementary, Dixon Middle School, and Provo High School before entering her dream school, Brigham Young University, on an academic scholarship.

She was a Cougarette and he was a football player who later coached the Cougars defensive line.Michelle and Steve Kaufusi have five children— Alexis (and her wife Carly), Bronson (plus his wife Hillary and son Taika), Corbin, Devin, and Daryl (and her husband Tanner).
I am Michelle Kaufusi and I am the newly elected Mayor of Provo City!

The Provo Mayoral race comes down to leadership ability and Michelle Kaufusi is the right choice. Hello Utah Valley! Love For Provo .
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Michelle worked odd jobs throughout her childhood, supported by the “family” of Provo City as friends and neighbors provided opportunities for her and her siblings. Even now when I say it out loud, or write it down, I am filled with excitement and gratitude. Michelle Kaufusi was born in Provo, the sixth of seven children. For example, when Michelle learned of students who couldn’t afford to take the ACT test, she worked, collaborated and fundraised until a free course was available for every student.“That’s my ‘why’: I want to help the underdog the way I was helped. Michelle Kaufusi is Provo's Mayor. She became a member of the Provo School Board in 2011, and later became its president. Q&A. A problem solver and collaborator by nature, Michelle is always looking for ways to serve the community she loves. More. ABOUT. My love for Provo goes back to being born and raised in Provo. Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, Provo, Utah. Compassionate, tenacious and driven, Michelle Kaufusi will apply her experience as the first female mayor of Provo to advocate and improve life for all Utahns.