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 (13)(General)
Hagan Road Rezone for Animal Rights
Minimal direct municipal financial impact.
business licensing
The changes aim to lower financial barriers for new business entries.
annexation/boundary adjustment
Potential increase in tax revenue for the city from newly annexed properties.
city incorporation
The success or failure of Granite City's incorporation will have significant long-term financial implications for its residents and the surrounding municipalities.
municipal incorporation and annexation
Your property taxes and the services you receive could shift depending on which city ends up governing your area.
bulk waste program enforcement
You might have to pay up if you don't follow the rules for tossing out big items.
zoning dispute
The city might have to pay up, and the developer gets to build, potentially boosting local business.
rezoning approval
This could mean more affordable housing options and a boost to local businesses as more people move in.
civic policy debate
We could see big changes in how the city spends money, depending on whether we go forward or backward.
data center zoning
Property values and municipal tax revenues could shift significantly depending on where these massive, power-hungry facilities are allowed to build.
community wellbeing survey
This survey is free to read, so no cash out of pocket for you!
soliciting ordinance
It could mean fines for salespeople who don't play by the rules.
property damage settlement
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for this unexpected repair bill.
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
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- movedpassed 7-02025-10-14
Closed Session
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Decisions during term (12)
Recorded while D'Sousa was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Ordinances 26-51, 26-52, Res. 26-84C)
Approval of Resolution 26-90C Adopting General Obligation Bond Argument
Adoption of Resolution 26-78C ($30M General Obligation Bond)
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment (Ordinance 26-51)
Mayor's Office General Fund Adjustments
Council Office General Fund Adjustments
Community Events General Fund Adjustments
Communications Department General Fund Adjustments
CWC General Fund Balance Reduction to $0
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment Recommendation
Second Reading: Council Member Stroud Recommending Adding a new Section, 4-9, to the Sandy Municipal Code Requiring a General Fund Purchasing Power Analysis be Produced Annually
Canvass of the 2025 General Election
Voting record (14)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Resolution 26-90C Adopting General Obligation Bond Argument
adopt Resolution 26-78C, setting the General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) amount to $30 million...
A reconsideration of the motion made my Marci Houseman was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt Resolution 26-78C setting the General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) amount to $30
Adoption of Resolution 26-78C ($30M General Obligation Bond)
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment (Ordinance 26-51)
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 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
approve the results of the November 4, 2025 Sandy City Municipal General Election, as presented this evening
Canvass of the 2025 General Election
to reject Ordinance 25-11, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance; rezoning one parcel, approximately 1.78 acre, generally located at 901
to adopt Ordinance 25-01, an ordinance replacing the Sandy City General Plan by adopting Pace of Progress: Sandy City General Plan 2050, a comprehensive update to Sandy City's General Plan; and provid
Adoption of Ordinance 25-01: Pace of Progress: Sandy General Plan 2050
Objects to creating a new designation lower than low density that conflicts with addressing housing needs.