Brooke D'Sousa: Sandy City Council At-Large

Brooke D'Sousa: Sandy City Council At-Large Candidate for Sandy City Council At-Large. Brooke's knowledge of the city sets her apart from others.

Brooke D’Sousa is a long-time Sandy resident, small business owner, and community volunteer. Brooke and her husband have raised their three children to enjoy Sandy's quality neighborhoods, open space, and sense of community. She is running for city council to ensure future generations have that same opportunity. Brooke has regularly attended City Council meetings, taken city trainings, and served

on city focus groups, which has given her a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues the city must work to resolve both now and in the future. With a business degree from the University of Utah and 17 years of financial services experience, Brooke will manage the city's budget wisely. She will bring her track-record of fiscal responsibility to the City Council to ensure we can thrive without putting an extra burden on taxpayers. Brooke values service and believes it’s important to give back. She is a Board Member for The Sandy Club, is Secondary Council PTA President, and chaired her local School Community Council. Brooke volunteers all over our community, from planting flowers on Sandy Beautification Day to helping with the annual Healing Field flag display, in support of our shared community values. Brooke D’Sousa isn’t afraid to tackle the issues facing Sandy’s infrastructure, growth, and economy. She strongly believes in balancing future needs while preserving all that we love about Sandy. Brooke always searches for the best solution through information and data gathering, discussion and collaboration, with all viewpoints thoughtfully considered. Vote Brooke D’Sousa for City Council At-Large! – www.brookeforsandy.com

06/25/2026

One of the most significant decisions the Sandy City Council may consider this year isn't one we've made – it's one we're just beginning to explore.

The Canyons School District is selling the former Crescent View Middle School property, and because Sandy has the first right of refusal, we have a limited amount of time to determine whether purchasing it is something we should even pursue.

This isn't a "yes" or "no" decision today. There are several possible paths forward, including deciding not to purchase the property at all.

If, after careful evaluation, the Council believes it is worth pursuing, the purchase would require bonding. Because the bond payments would exceed the City's current budget capacity, it would require a property tax increase to pay for those bonds. For that reason, the Council would most likely consider placing a General Obligation (GO) bond question on the November ballot, so Sandy voters could decide.

Right now, we're at an earlier stage. Before deciding whether to place that question on the ballot, I want to hear what residents think. What opportunities do you see? What concerns do you have? Is this something you believe is worth exploring, or should we pass on the opportunity?

Watch this short video to explain the process, why the timeline matters, and what comes next. I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch it and then share your thoughts.

If you'd like to learn more, ask questions, and see some of the conceptual ideas being discussed, I encourage you to attend one of the community open houses:

📍 Crescent View Middle School 11150 S. 300 E.

🗓 Wednesday, July 8 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
🗓 Wednesday, July 15 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Your feedback will help shape the Council's discussion before any decisions are made.

The tentative budget was presented tonight, which means the Council’s budget deliberations begin.This is where the publi...
05/06/2026

The tentative budget was presented tonight, which means the Council’s budget deliberations begin.

This is where the public process matters most.

In our form of government, the roles of Mayor and Council are very different. The Mayor proposes an operating budget. The Council reviews it, asks questions, solicits feedback from residents, sets the policy direction, and ultimately decides what the final budget will be.

That is not conflict. That is the process working as intended.

A city budget is more than numbers on a page. It reflects our priorities: public safety, roads, infrastructure, parks, staffing, services such as bulk waste pickup, affordability, and long-term financial responsibility.

Council members should not be pressured, threatened, or framed as difficult simply for taking that responsibility seriously.

I know some would rather turn a procedural disagreement into a public spectacle. But leadership is not about creating drama and then inviting people to watch it. Leadership is staying focused on the work.

There may be distractions along the way, but my focus will remain where it belongs: carefully reviewing a nearly $200 million budget and making sure the final version reflects the needs and priorities of Sandy residents.

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