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The Mayor’s Office
The Mayor
Moises Rodrigues
Moises Rodrigues is Brockton’s chief executive under the city’s strong-mayor charter, the Plan A form that puts the daily running of the city in one elected pair of hands. A Cape Verdean immigrant who built his career in Brockton, he served as a Councillor At-Large and stepped in as acting mayor in 2019 after the death of Mayor Bill Carpenter. He won the office outright in November 2025 and was sworn in during January 2026 as the first person of color elected to lead one of the most diverse cities in Massachusetts. He oversees the departments, appoints most department heads, and builds the budget the City Council then votes on, so when a city service works or fails, the responsibility lands on this desk.
| Role | Mayor (chief executive) |
|---|---|
| In office | Since January 2026; four-year term |
| Office | City Hall, 45 School Street, Brockton, MA 02301 |
| Phone | 508-580-7123 |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Wed 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Website | brockton.ma.us |
What the Mayor Does
In a strong-mayor city, the mayor is not a ceremonial figure. The job carries real power over money, people, and policy, balanced by a Council that can push back.
- Builds the budget. The mayor proposes the city’s annual spending plan, from police and fire to schools and street repair, and the Council votes it up or down.
- Runs the departments. The mayor appoints most department heads and directs the daily work of city government.
- Signs or vetoes ordinances. Laws the Council passes go to the mayor, who can sign or veto them, and the Council can override a veto.
- Chairs the schools. The mayor sits as chair of the School Committee, linking City Hall to the district.
The Administration
The mayor leads a workforce of city employees organized into departments, each handling a piece of daily life in Brockton.
- Finance and operations: the Treasurer and Collector, the Assessor, and the Department of Public Works keep the money flowing and the streets working.
- Health and safety: the Police and Fire departments and the Board of Health protect residents day and night.
- Records and elections: the City Clerk and the Elections Commission handle vital records, licenses, and voting.
- People and community: the Council on Aging, the Parks Department, and the Brockton Public Library serve residents of every age.
Contact & Engage
- Mayor’s office: City Hall, 45 School Street. Phone 508-580-7123.
- Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Wed 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
- City website: service requests, news, and department contacts at brockton.ma.us.
- Show up: Council meetings on the second and fourth Mondays are open to the public and are where many city decisions get made.
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