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Brockton City Council
The City Council is where everyday complaints turn into city policy. Brockton’s Council has eleven members: one from each of the seven wards, elected by the neighborhood they live in, plus four at-large members elected by the whole city. They serve two-year terms, and they choose one of their own as president to run the meetings.
- Writes the laws by passing ordinances and resolutions.
- Controls the money by adopting the budget the mayor proposes and setting the tax rate.
- Checks the mayor by approving major appointments and overriding vetoes.
Council Members
Council President John Lally, who represents Ward 6, chairs the Council. The four at-large councillors are elected by all Brockton voters; each of the seven ward councillors represents one part of the city.
Marlon D. Green
Maria T. Tavares
Philip E. Griffin
Susan Nicastro
Jeffrey A. Thompson
John Lally
Shirley Asack
Carla DaRosa
Jeff Charnel
Winthrop Farwell Jr.
David C. Teixeira
The City Council office can be reached at 508-580-7114. Individual councillor emails are listed on the City Council page at brockton.ma.us.
Meetings & How to Participate
- When: the second and fourth Mondays at 7:00 PM, Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 45 School Street. No regular meetings in June, July, or August.
- Agendas & minutes: posted in advance at brockton.ma.us.
- Public comment: residents may address the Council; check the agenda for the sign-up procedure.
- Watch: meetings are open to the public and carried on the city’s cable and online channels.
Public hearings and meetings are where residents shape city decisions.