OPEN LETTER FROM BROCKTON CANDIDATE COUNCILOR AT LARGE CRAIG PINA

Dear neighbors and fellow citizens of Brockton,

My name is Craig Pina and I am running for Councilor at Large in our city. I am running because, as a lifelong Brocktonian, I have seen our home go through some good times, as well as some times that were not so good. I am deeply concerned about the future of Brockton and the people who live here. As your Councilor at Large, I will work to make Brockton a better place to live and a great place to do business. By working to strengthen the business community, we will

• Attract more and better jobs to Brockton
• Improve the safety of our streets
• Strengthen our already outstanding school system
• Improve the quality of senior life
• Ensure that nobody “falls through the cracks”

All are keys to making Brockton a better place to live and raise a family.
I am looking forward to meeting as many residents as I possibly can this year and truly listening to your concerns and, when elected, work to implement your good ideas to improve Brockton and build a greater sense of community for ALL of our residents.

 

Highlights:

~ Brockton High School Graduate - 1988

~ Lifelong Brockton resident - Brockton has always been a great place to live and raise a family, Craig would like to make sure it stays that way. Craig grew up on Cary Hill, where his father, Charlie Pina, ran Brookfield Little League for much of the '80's. He lived for 10 years with his wife and two daughters in the city's east side, the family has lived in Ward 1 for the past 7 years.

~ Committed to Community Service - Craig has served on numerous boards and committees over the past two decades working with organizations such as

• Brockton Conservation Commission
  • Commissioner 2014 - Present
• Metro South Chamber of Commerce
  • Ambassador Committee
  • Legislative Affairs Committee
• Rotary Club of Brockton
• Boxer Football Alumni Association
  • 2015 Golf Tournament Chair
• NO to New Heights Charter School - Co-Founder
• Brockton Against Common Core - Co-Founder
• Rabboni Lodge A.F. & A.M.
  • Past Master - 2011 to 2012
• St. George Lodge A.F. & A.M.
• Brockton Republican City Committee
  • Chair 2012 to 2014
• Brockton Water Commission
  • 2006 to 2010
• Brockton Day Nursery
  • President from 2007 to 2010)
• Brockton Fights Back
  • Summer Solstice Festival Committee Chair
• Old Colony YMCA
  • Former Chair Big Sister/Big Brother Program
  • Old Colony Y Services Corporation (past board member)
• Children's Museum in Easton
  • Past board member
• Greater Plymouth County United Way
  • Allocations Committee
• Special Olympics Massachusetts (Area Manager from 1998 to 2004)
  • Built a first of its kind program in Brockton utilizing collaborations between City Government, Brockton Schools, and the local business community
• Kiwanis Club of Brockton
• Past President
• Started B.U.G. (Bring Up Grades) Award program in 6 inner city schools
• Joseph Strazzula Award Recipient

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