Brimley outlines personal‑freedom approach to mandates, backs law enforcement on immigration and calls for expert‑led water strategy

During the Utah County Republican Party podcast, Bill Brimley, a candidate for Utah County Commission Seat B, described his policy positions across several contested local issues.

Public health and mandates: Asked whether he would have enacted a county mask mandate in 2020, Brimley said he is skeptical of mandates and emphasized personal liberty. “I weigh personal freedom above just about anything else,” he said, and added that he would be reluctant to impose mandates that curtail people’s ability to attend church, dine or visit family. He also acknowledged the human cost of the pandemic and said he felt empathy for those who died alone.

Immigration and ICE: On county cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Brimley said he ‘‘comes down on the side of law enforcement being able to do their jobs.’’ He described unauthorized presence as illegal while expressing empathy for long‑term residents with family ties. “It’s a crime to be here illegally for one day or 20 years,” he said, and added the government’s first responsibility is to protect its citizens.

Water management: Brimley said water policy is complex and proposed convening water experts to pursue storage and aquifer‑recharge strategies. He acknowledged city–county collaboration is necessary and said the county could help spearhead joint efforts.

Transportation and UTA commitments: Brimley was cautious about county commitments to transit projects, noting past controversies over ridership assumptions and fare arrangements. He said he would review any long‑term commitments before supporting additional county financial obligations.

Ending: Brimley framed his stances as rooted in principle and practical caution: he emphasized individual liberty on health measures, law‑enforcement authority on immigration, expert input on water, and fiscal transparency on transportation.