The first 100 days in office often set the tone for a mayor’s leadership, offering an early glimpse into priorities, decision-making style, and ability to turn campaign promises into action. The accomplishments achieved in these opening months not only demonstrate momentum but also help establish public trust and confidence in the administration’s vision for the city’s future. In 100 days, Mayor Rodrigues’s administration has made meaningful progress, but there’s still more work to do. We’re building a City Hall that works for residents, neighborhoods that feel safer and stronger, and a future that reflects the voices of the people who call Brockton home.
Making City Hall Work For Residents
City Hall should be easy to access and easy to navigate. That starts with meeting people where they are. On day one, we opened all public entrances to City Hall, making it clear that City Hall is open and accessible again.
We extended City Hall hours on Wednesdays until 7pm so residents can take care of business after work, without having to miss a day or rearrange their schedule. For the first time in Brockton’s history, the City Clerk’s Office now accepts credit card payments. We’re working to expand this across all departments so paying bills and accessing services is simpler and more convenient.
Fixing the Basics and Delivering Services
Residents should be able to count on the City for the essentials. As part of our refuse rate discussions, we faced a shortfall in the City’s trash enterprise fund. Instead of simply raising costs without adding value, we negotiated larger trash bins for residents, nearly doubling capacity and reducing the need to purchase additional bags.
We managed two major snowstorms this winter, including one of the largest on record in Brockton. Crews worked around the clock to keep roads clear and residents safe.
To strengthen how we respond during emergencies, we launched Code Red, Brockton’s own reverse 911 system. This allows us to communicate directly with residents in real time, without relying on outside agencies. If you have not signed up for CodeRed, please do so here. If you have already signed up in the past, you do not need to sign up again.
Safer, Stronger Neighborhoods
Safe streets and well-maintained neighborhoods are essential to quality of life. We reestablished a dedicated traffic enforcement unit within the Brockton Police Department to address speeding, dangerous driving, and pedestrian safety. This work is ongoing, and we expect to expand these efforts.
We also hired additional Code Enforcement Officers in Inspectional Services to strengthen accountability and ensure that standards are being met across the city. These steps are about making sure every neighborhood feels safe, respected, and taken care of.
Investing in People, Housing, and the Future
We are actively working through the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process to design a new Brockton High School. This includes ongoing community forums to gather input from residents, students, and families. A design concept is expected to be selected soon, with continued engagement with the public throughout the year. The next Community Forum is April 27, at South Middle School at 7:00 pm.
We also marked the groundbreaking of a new building at the Campello High Rise, a Brockton Housing Authority property that serves many of our senior residents. This project began before our administration, and we are proud to help move it forward.
To strengthen support for residents, we appointed a new Commissioner of Health and Human Services to lead a revitalized department focused on public health, outreach, and engagement. In conjunction, we have established an Advisory Council on Health, a 9-person team that will engage with health-related issues.
We also created a task force to put opioid settlement funds to work by supporting residents facing homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges with real services and support.
Community Voice and Civic Engagement
The best decisions come from listening. We reestablished the Mayor’s Youth Council, bringing together 20 students from schools across Brockton to help shape policies that affect young people.
We created an eleven-member Community Advisory Council, with more than 75 residents applying to serve. This group will provide input on key issues and help guide decision-making. The first meeting is scheduled for early May.
These efforts are about making sure more voices are heard and reflected in how the City moves forward.
Leading Differently and Building Trust
We’re committed to a City Hall that shows up, communicates clearly, and leads by example. We’ve made a major shift in how we communicate with residents, expanding our social media presence, sharing regular updates, and connecting more frequently through local media. In just the first 100 days, our content has reached more than 3 million views and we’ve added over 3,000 new followers across Instagram and Facebook. More and more people are seeing and engaging with what’s happening in their city. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
We’ll continue this work with weekly updates, more direct communication, and consistent outreach so residents know what’s happening and how it affects them.
At the neighborhood level, we’ve launched recurring cleanups with strong resident participation. Two successful events have already helped clean up Downtown, and we’re expanding this effort citywide so neighborhoods can organize and lead their own cleanups with support from the City.
Looking Ahead and Moving Brockton Forward
In 100 days, we’ve made meaningful progress, but there’s still more work to do. We’re determined to build a City Hall that works for residents, making neighborhoods feel safer and stronger, and a future that reflects the voices of the people who call Brockton home.
In the months ahead, we’ll keep showing up, communicating clearly, and focusing on the work that matters to residents.