Meet Brooke D'Sousa
"To make a difference, don't show people
your super powers, show them theirs."
-Tim Shriver
UTAH NATIVE,
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LONG-TIME SANDY RESIDENT,
& MOM
Brooke D’Sousa is a small business owner, community advocate, and mother of three seeking re-election to the Sandy City Council At-Large. A proud Utah native who has spent her entire life in the Salt Lake Valley, Brooke has called Sandy home for more than 14 years. She and her husband have raised their family here, drawn to Sandy’s beautiful open spaces, safe neighborhoods, and strong sense of community.
A PASSION FOR SERVICE
Brooke became a mother at a young age, and for much of her life, she has placed the needs of others ahead of her own. Her grandmother’s words—“We find ourselves in the sacrifices we make”—became a compass in her life, especially as she advocated for her daughter, who was diagnosed with autism at
age four. Navigating that journey as a single mother shaped Brooke’s deep empathy, resilience, and desire to serve others. She knows firsthand
how much difference compassion and community support can make.
Before joining the City Council in 2021, Brooke chaired her local School Community Council and served as the Secondary Council PTA President for Canyons School District. She worked with other parents to form a PTA at Canyons Transition Academy, a post–high school program for young adults with special needs. Brooke also served on the board of The Sandy Club—A Safe Place for Boys and Girls—helping support vulnerable youth in our city. Whether planting flowers on Sandy Beautification Day or assisting with the Healing Field flag display, Brooke has long believed in showing up for her community.
Since being elected in 2021, Brooke has focused on transparency, public engagement, and fiscal responsibility. She led the effort to create the citizencomment@sandy.utah.gov email address, giving residents an easy way to reach all seven council members. She launched Sandy’s Youth City Council to elevate the voices of young residents and initiated the First Responder and Autism Community Night to foster trust and understanding between public safety professionals and neurodiverse families. Brooke has also served on numerous city and regional committees, including the Public Utilities Advisory Board, Sandy Arts Guild, Senior Center Advisory Committee, Utah League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee, and Sandy Youth Council. In collaboration with city departments, she helped reform credit card processing fees, saving Sandy taxpayers over $300,000 annually.
PREPARED TO LEAD
Brooke holds a business degree from the University of Utah and spent nearly two decades working in financial services—experience that has proven invaluable in managing Sandy’s city budget. Today, she works as a full-time residential realtor, helping families navigate the home buying and selling process. Her work in real estate has given her a unique perspective on housing affordability, economic development, and what makes families choose to settle in Sandy.
As she seeks a second term, Brooke remains committed to strengthening public safety, promoting responsible growth, preserving open space, and maintaining the quality of life that makes Sandy so special. She was proud to support the rebuilding of Fire Station 31 and will continue to advocate for infrastructure and emergency response services that keep pace with community needs. Above all, Brooke believes in thoughtful leadership—making decisions based on data, listening to diverse viewpoints, and working collaboratively to find the best solutions.
Brooke will be out knocking doors again because she wants to hear directly from residents about what matters most to them. She believes it’s our connection with each other that makes Sandy such a remarkable place to live—and she’s running for re-election to keep that spirit strong.
