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Brooke D'Sousa

At-Large Council Member2022–2030

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Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

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Meetings spoken in
71
Total speaking time
14:11:08
Avg per meeting
11:59
Segments
12013

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At-Large Council Member Brooke D'Sousa on the recordAI-generated · 11 meetings

Council 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.

Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high↑Sep 2026[23]

Canyon Gate Townhome Development

Generates new housing stock and potential fee revenues for the city.

critical↓Mar 2026[11]

Silver Sage Estates Subdivision Concerns

Potential increase in housing stock and associated property tax revenue.

critical↓Jan 2025[10]

Restaurant Development on State Street

The plan will guide future city spending and development priorities.

high↓Mar 2025[6]

Subdivision and Site Plan Review for Liberty Drug

Potential for job creation and increased commercial activity; tax revenue generation.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Community Housing Development

The committee is managing the distribution of federal grant funds that support various city projects.

high↓Mar 2026[5]

City Annexations

Annexation may lead to increased property tax revenue for the city and potential costs associated with extending city services to the newly annexed areas.

medium↑Mar 2025[4]

Rasht Development Infill Project

Private commercial investment with increased economic activity.

high↓Dec 2025[2]

Impact of State Legislation on Local Development

Potential shifts in local property tax burdens and revenue caps.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Architectural Components HQ Site Plan

The approval allows for the construction of a commercial facility, potentially impacting local business and employment.

medium↓Aug 2025[1]

Historic Preservation

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Property Acquisition at 126 Sego Lily Drive

The Redevelopment Agency will contribute funds towards the property acquisition.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Commercial and Residential Subdivisions

high↓Nov 2025[1]

Stormwater Management and Geotechnical Safety at Falls Creek Subdivision

Developers and future homeowners will incur costs for engineering solutions and stormwater retention.

low↓Apr 2026[1]

Preliminary Subdivision Review for Commercial Condo

Potential for increased property tax revenue and economic activity from separately owned commercial units.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Preliminary Subdivision Review for Hartman Estates

Allows for the creation of a new residential lot, potentially increasing housing stock and property values.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Subdivision and Special Exceptions for Sequoia Cove

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Medical/Dental Office Development

Potential increase in local tax revenue and job creation.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Shared Easement Rights and Access

Resolution could involve negotiations or legal agreements between private parties, with potential financial implications for easement modifications.

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 (18)

Recorded while D'Sousa was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes5-2Oct 20, 2026

Canyon Gate Development Agreement (Resolution #26-84C)

approved7-0Oct 6, 2026

Redevelopment Agency Minutes Approval

approved6-1Aug 20, 2026

Amendments to Land Development Code Related to Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

approvedVoted yes6-0Jul 14, 2026

Canyon Gate Development Agreement Direction

approved7-0Jun 23, 2026

Convene Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

approvedMay 13, 2026

Recess City Council and Convene Redevelopment Agency Meeting

approvedMay 12, 2026

Recess the City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Sandy City Redevelopment Agency

approvedMay 5, 2026

Recess the City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Sandy City Redevelopment Agency

approvedApr 21, 2026

Convening Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Board Meeting

approved7-0Mar 3, 2026

The Community Development Department is recommending the City Council adopt Resolution #26-17C indicating the intent to annex a contiguous property located at 10424 S Dimple Dell Road (approximately 2.56 acres), setting a public hearing…

approved6-0Feb 17, 2026

Convene Redevelopment Agency Meeting

approved5-0Feb 10, 2026

Recess to Convene Sandy City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Meeting

approved7-0Jan 20, 2026

Recess the City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Sandy City Redevelopment Agency meeting.

approved7-0Jan 13, 2026

Recess the City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Sandy City Redevelopment Agency

approved7-0Oct 16, 2025

Land Development Code Amendments - Boundary Adjustments

approvedVoted yes6-1Sep 30, 2025

Ordinance 25-22: Title 21 Brewpub Land Development Code Amendments

approvedJul 29, 2025

Convening of Redevelopment Agency (RDA)

Voting record (16)(Development)

15 yes0 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Canyon Gate Development Agreement (Resolution #26-84C)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

direct council staff to work with the applicant, the City Attorney's Office, and the Planning department staff to create a draft development agreement for Council consideration based on this evening's

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Canyon Gate Development Agreement Direction

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

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 lots and ensuring tha

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

adopt Resolution 26-06C, as approved by the Redevelopment Board, including the amendments made and approved this evening during the RDA meeting, a resolution of the City Council approving an Interloca

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

adopt Ordinance 26-01,an ordinance amending the Sandy City Municipal Code Title 21, "Land Development Code", Chapter 8 "Land Uses in the Commercial, Office, Industrial, Mixed use, Transit Corridor, an

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Aaron Dekeyzer to adopt Resolution 26-03C, a resolution of the Sandy City Council approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Redevelopment

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Aaron Dekeyzer to adopt Resolution 26-04C, a resolution of the Sandy City Council approving an Interlocal Cooperation agreement with the Redevelopment

Voted yesNov 11, 2025

adopt Ordinance 25-25, an ordinance amending the Sandy City Municipal Code Title 21, "Land Development Code", Chapter 3 "Officers, Board and Commissions", Chapter 30 "Subdivision Review", and Chapter

Voted yesSep 30, 2025

A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Brooke D'Souza, to adopt Ordinance 25-22, an ordinance amending the Sandy City Municipal Code Title 21 "Land Development Code", Chapter 21-8 "Land Use i

Voted yesSep 30, 2025

Ordinance 25-22: Title 21 Brewpub Land Development Code Amendments

Voted yesJul 15, 2025

A motion was made by Ryan Mecham, seconded by Alison Stroud, to adopt Ordinance 25-16, an ordinance amending the Sandy City Municipal Code title 21, "Land Development Code", Chapter 20, "Residential D

Voted yesMar 11, 2025

recess the City Council meeting at 5:32 pm and convene a meeting of the Sandy City Redevelopment Agency...

Voted yesMar 11, 2025

Redevelopment Agency Meeting Recess

AbstainedFeb 25, 2025

A motion was made by Aaron Dekeyzer, seconded by Ryan Mecham to convene a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency Board and adjourn the city council meeting...

Voted yesJan 21, 2025

FBAC Development II Annexation (Ordinance 25-06)