WORKING HARD. GETTING RESULTS.
When you elected me to the Brockton City Council last year, I promised one thing: to always work for you.
I've stood up for what’s right, even in the face of entrenched opposition. I've acted outside of the box, even as the “establishment” tried to box us in. And I've never lost sight of the people who put me into office.
In just two years, I have:
- Worked to be accessible and responsive by attending 845 events and responding to 615 calls;
- Strengthened my opposition to the power plant by advocating for a contingency plan to ensure residents are fully protected no matter the outcome;
- Led a trade mission to Cape Verde to help Brockton businesses enter CV's $2 billion market;
- Voted against every tax and fee increase on the middle class and insisted that city government work smarter;
- Put competence first, not political party, and endorsed two results-oriented Republicans;
- Pushed through a new nepotism policy to better ensure all residents have an equal shot at city jobs;
- Initiated new communications procedure to ensure City Councilors receive immediate, official updates about major city events;
- Jump-started three major initiatives focused on innovation, HIV home testing, and youth entrepreneurship;
- Passed a resolution supporting the DJ Henry family’s call for an independent investigation into their son’s tragic death;
- Worked with Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department to secure retinal-scanning system for Brockton's police department—free of charge;
- Respond to a water billing crisis that sparked the most comprehensive review of a city department—ever;
- Launched five study groups that outlined concrete recommendations for accountability, jobs, education, safety, and neighborhoods;
- Passed an ordinance requiring all city meetings to be posted online with accompanying agendas;
- And much, much more!
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the community of Brockton. We are making a difference!
Jass Stewart
