Councilor Win Farwell is focused on several major issues of importance to our residents.
financial accountability
The taxes and fees you pay are critical to maintaining and improving city services, including our schools, our police and fire departments, libraries and other departments, All city services contribute to the quality of life in Brockton. I respect your payment of taxes and always give careful attention to how they are used. Financial stability means a safe and vibrant city.
public education
The staff, programs, and services in our public schools are essential if we are to meet the needs of our children. The City of Brockton takes great pride in our schools with the dedicated staff who provide educational services to our children. As a Gateway city, I support changes to the state formula applied to determine state aid to our schools. We are not receiving our fair share of funding given our diverse student population.
Public Safety
In December, 2020, plans were presented to the city council for a $98 million public safety campus for co-locating our police, fire, emergency services, and information technology departments. With increases in construction costs and materials this is now a $230 million project. The police and fire departments will have their separate offices and facilities, joined by a common public entrance. (End of Summer 2025 for completion date.)
COMMUNITY POLICING AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE SERVED
Crime watch groups in neighborhoods and ensuring our police officers interact personally and positively with residents is absolutely essential to a strong and effective crime prevention strategy.
Officer Derek Salamone can be contacted at (508) 941-0200 for crime watch programs and services.
SAFE STREETS
Safe streets, playgrounds, and neighborhoods for residents and visitors. Fortunately, using ARPA funds (federal American Rescue Plan Act) we have invested million in park and playground improvements, as well as the Cosgrove Pool on Crescent Street. Thanks to Congressman Stephen Lynch, Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren for their continued support of federal funds for Brockton.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Carefully planned economic development contributes to the vitality of the city. An emphasis on job creation is critical to providing opportunities to our residents.