Issues & Solutions

Real Solutions for Real Problems

Brooks brings a business consultant's approach to solving Utah's challenges: identify the problem, develop practical solutions, and implement them effectively. Here's how we fix what's broken in District 11.

Brooks Benson reviewing infrastructure plans
🛣️ Responsible Growth & Infrastructure ⚡ Energy Independence 💧 Water Security 🏫 Family Values & Education 💰 Fiscal Responsibility
01

Responsible Growth & Infrastructure

Infrastructure First, Housing Second

The Problem

  • Houses built without sufficient roads, schools, and utilities to handle them
  • 60-90 minute commutes stealing family time
  • School overcrowding forcing kids onto long bus rides
  • Infrastructure playing catch-up instead of leading growth

Brooks's Solution

  • Infrastructure-First Policy: No housing developments approved until roads, schools, and utilities are completed
  • Concurrent Development: Require developers to fund infrastructure upfront, not years later
  • Transportation Master Plan: Accelerate UDOT's $1.4B freeway projects with state pressure
  • School Capacity Planning: Tie school funding and construction to development approvals

Specific Actions

Mountain View Corridor Extension

Push for 2026 completion instead of 2027, reducing Eagle Mountain commute times by 30 minutes

Development Impact Fees

Increase fees to cover true infrastructure costs, making developers pay for growth impacts

Traffic Flow Optimization

Implement smart traffic systems and dedicated turn lanes on major corridors

02

Energy Independence

Lower Costs Through Utah Innovation

The Problem

  • Rising energy costs squeezing family budgets
  • Dependence on out-of-state energy sources
  • Grid infrastructure struggling with rapid growth
  • Federal policies threatening Utah energy jobs

Brooks's Solution

  • All-of-the-Above Energy: Maximize Utah's natural gas, oil, solar, and wind resources
  • Grid Modernization: Smart grid technology to handle growth and improve efficiency
  • Energy Storage: Battery and other storage solutions to stabilize costs
  • Local Production: Incentivize distributed energy to reduce transmission costs

Brooks's Energy Expertise

With hands-on experience in natural gas pipeline operations at Pacific Tank and Pipeline, Brooks managed the installation of energy infrastructure from start to finish. Leading 25+ employees through complex pipeline projects, he understands the technical challenges, safety requirements, and regulatory landscape of energy infrastructure—bringing real-world experience to energy policy decisions.

03

Water Security

Protecting Rights, Planning for Growth

The Problem

  • Limited water rights constraining District 11 cities
  • Drought conditions straining existing supplies
  • Growth outpacing water infrastructure development
  • Federal government threatening state water control

Brooks's Solution

  • Protect Water Rights: Defend state and local control against federal overreach
  • Conservation Technology: Smart irrigation and water recycling systems
  • Storage Infrastructure: Support reservoir and aquifer storage projects
  • Growth Planning: Tie development approvals to water availability assessments
04

Family Values & Education

Parents First, Children Protected

The Problem

  • Schools overcrowded due to unmanaged growth
  • Inappropriate curriculum undermining family values
  • Parental rights under attack from bureaucrats
  • School choice limited for many families

Brooks's Solution

  • Parental Rights First: Parents decide what's appropriate for their children, not bureaucrats
  • School Choice Expansion: Charter schools, education savings accounts, and voucher programs
  • Infrastructure-Education Link: No new housing without adequate school capacity
  • Back to Basics: Focus on reading, writing, math, and real-world skills

Core Family Values

Parental Authority

Parents are the primary educators and decision-makers for their children

Religious Freedom

Faith and religious expression protected in schools and public life

Traditional Values

Marriage, family, and community as foundations of society

05

Fiscal Responsibility

Government That Lives Within Its Means

The Problem

  • Government spending growing faster than family incomes
  • Waste and inefficiency in state programs
  • Tax burden on families and small businesses
  • Lack of transparency in government spending

Brooks's Solution

  • Spending Audits: Business consultant approach to eliminate waste and redundancy
  • Pro-Family Tax Policy: Protect child tax credits and marriage tax benefits
  • Small Business Support: Reduce regulatory burden and streamline permitting
  • Transparency: Every dollar tracked and publicly reported

Fiscal Principles

1

Government Should Live Within Its Means

Just like Utah families balance their budgets, so should government

2

Taxpayers Deserve Value

Every tax dollar should provide measurable benefit to citizens

3

Private Sector Efficiency

Business principles applied to government operations

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