At-Large Council Member· 2022–2030
Brooke D'Sousa
Sandy City
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- 70
- Total speaking time
- 14:06:25
- Avg per meeting
- 12:06
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At-Large Council Member Brooke D'Sousa on the recordAI-generated · 11 meetingsCouncil Member Brooke D'Sousa consistently prioritizes fiscal stewardship, administrative transparency, and long-term strategic governance in her legislative approach. Throughout the session, she has focused heavily on evaluating the financial and logistical feasibility of infrastructure projects, such as the Arbor Plaza Office Building and the Alta Canyon Sports Center, while advocating for data-driven public safety policies and proactive succession planning. Notable for her case-by-case approach to staffing and zoning decisions, D'Sousa has actively pushed for increased reporting intervals to improve oversight and has emphasized the importance of objective, policy-focused deliberation over personal or jurisdiction-based comparisons.
Top issues during term (9)(Budget)
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Preview
The budget adoption will set tax rates and fees, directly impacting city revenue and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.
Tax Increment Financing for Housing and Transit Zone
None anticipated at this stage.
Financial Reporting and Budgeting Excellence
The committee oversees the distribution of federal grant funds to various city projects.
Budget Priorities for FY2027
The workshop will guide the allocation of city funds for the next fiscal year.
City Council Budget Priorities
This resolution guides the allocation of city resources for the 2026 fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Priorities
The budget will determine tax rates and service levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
budget approval
The budget determines tax rates and service fees for all residents for the next fiscal year.
tax ballot initiatives
It could save taxpayers money by blocking or slowing down new tax hikes, though it might also starve public projects of funding if vital initiatives fail to hit that steep 60% bar.
Moved or seconded (34)
Motions D'Sousa personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-08-11
approve the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
convene a meeting of the ACSSD Board
- secondedpassed 6-12026-03-24
adopt Resolution 26-44C
- movedpassed2026-03-24
approve Items 5 and 6 on the Consent Calendar
- secondedpassed 4-32026-03-10
adopt Ordinance 26-04, subject to the execution of a development agreement and a subdivision plat delivered to the City that ensures subdivision of the property to no more than 6 l…
- secondedpassed2026-02-17
Convene Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
A motion was made by Brooke D'Sousa, seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve the Consent Calendar...
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Direct staff to prepare bond parameters for Arbor Plaza purchase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-13
approve the Consent Calendar
- movedpassed2026-01-06
Election of Council Chair and Vice Chair
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-06
Convening Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-09
select the following Council Members to represent the Council at the upcoming breakfast with the City's state legislators: Alison Stroud, Cyndi Sharkey, Aaron Dekeyzer
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
Approval of 2026 Legislative Priorities
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-09
A motion was made by Brooke D'Souza, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt Resolution 25-53C as amended
- moved2025-12-09
An amendment to Resolution 25-53C, changing the date of the September 2026 cancelled meeting to September 8th in lieu of September 29th was made by Brooke D'Souza.
- movedpassed 7-02025-11-18
convene a closed session at 8:13 pm to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and adjourn the council meeting immediately following the closed session
- movedpassed2025-11-11
Recess to Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District Board
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-11-11
Convene Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-10-28
Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02025-10-14
Closed Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (17)
Recorded while D'Sousa was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Resolution 26-65C (FY 2026 Budget Amendment)
Approval of RDA Budget Amendment (RD 26-07) and Budget Adoption (RD 26-06)
Adoption of Stroud Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-69C)
Adoption of D'Sousa Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-70C)
Adoption of Dekeyzer Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-71C)
Adoption of Christensen-Nicholl Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-72C)
Final Budget Adoption for FY 2027 (Resolution 26-61C)
Alta Canyon Recreation District Budget Adoption (Resolution 26-62C)
Dekeyzer Budget Proposal (Grant Writer)
Stroud Budget Proposal (Down Payment Assistance)
Addition of D'Sousa Budget Proposal to Budget Shortlist
26-283 05-26-26 RDA Agenda RD 26-06 Budget Adoption FY 2027 RDA Tentative Budget 4.14.26 Minutes
Adoption of Resolution 26-57C for FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget
Adoption of Resolution 25-23C (Sandy City Annual Budget)
Adoption of Resolution 25-24C (Alta Canyon Recreation District Budget)
Adoption of Resolution 25-26C (FY 2025 Budget Adjustments)
Adoption of Resolution RD 25-02 (RDA Budget)
Voting record (39)(Budget)
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adopt Resolution 26-76C, a resolution overriding the Mayor's June 30, 2026 veto of a portion of Resolution 26-61C adopting the City's Fiscal Year 2026 through 2027 Annual Budget, and reaffirming the C
Adoption of Resolution 26-65C (FY 2026 Budget Amendment)
Approval of RDA Budget Amendment (RD 26-07) and Budget Adoption (RD 26-06)
adopting Resolution 26-61C, a resolution adopting the Sandy City Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 with the amendment that the PIO position's salary an
adopt Resolution 26-62C, a resolution adopting the Alta Canyon Recreation District Annual Budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027
Adoption of Stroud Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-69C)
Adoption of D'Sousa Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-70C)
Adoption of Dekeyzer Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-71C)
Adoption of Christensen-Nicholl Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-72C)
Final Budget Adoption for FY 2027 (Resolution 26-61C)
Alta Canyon Recreation District Budget Adoption (Resolution 26-62C)
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed holding of funds for Public Works Fleet in Fleet Contingency until further
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed consolidated fee schedule amendment...
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed consolidated staffing schedule amendment...
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed reallocation of the appropriation designated for the Central Wasatch Commi
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed adjustments to the Mayor's Office General Fund, as noted in the packet ...
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed reallocation of expenses for city lobbyists from Non-Departmental to the C
A motion was made by Aaron Dekeyzer seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the Dekeyzer proposal, as noted in the packet ...The motion carried by the following
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed adjustments to the Council Office General Fund, as noted in the packet ...
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed adjustments to the Community Events General Fund, as noted in the packet .
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the proposed reduction of the remaining balance to $0 for the General Fund line item fo
A motion was made by Alison Stroud seconded by Kris Nicholl to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the Stroud proposal (down payments), as noted in the packet ...The motion carried by the fol
A motion was made by Alison Stroud seconded by Kris Nicholl to approve for the Budget Amendment Short List, the Stroud proposal (water-wise park strips), as noted in the packet ...The motion carried b
add the D'Sousa budget proposal to the Budget Amendment Shortlist
Addition of D'Sousa Budget Proposal to Budget Shortlist
Adoption of Resolution 26-57C for FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget
to adopt Resolution 25-23C, a resolution adopting the Sandy City Annual Budget, including all budget proposals approved by the Council on June 17th and June 24th, for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1
Adoption of Resolution 25-23C (Sandy City Annual Budget)
Adoption of Resolution 25-24C (Alta Canyon Recreation District Budget)
Adoption of Resolution 25-26C (FY 2025 Budget Adjustments)
Adoption of Resolution RD 25-02 (RDA Budget)
Continue Public Hearing on FY 2025-26 Budget
Deny Dekeyzer Budget Proposal
Wants clearer guidelines, ordinances, or stakeholder engagement before funding ongoing art.