10AM today on WBET 1460 AM Candidate for Mayor of Brockton Jass Stewart

[Ian David]

10AM today on WBET 1460 AM Radio Candidate for Mayor of Brockton Jass Stewart.

[janalfi]

1. Jass Stewart's town meeting

I went to the open town meeting at the Brockton Public Library on the 25th. Even though it was very cold and there was snow everywhere, about 60 people showed up. Jass was incredibly composed and clear for a first time candidate, or an experienced candidate for that matter. I didn't realize that his company had a hand in producing "Eyes on the Prize." His vision for Brockton, which has been neglected and disrespected for decades, was inspiring in its scope. But where Jass really shines is in his analysis of how to get to there. He wants to focus on accountability, education, jobs, crime and home ownership and has specific ideas about how to improve each. He has obviously thought long and hard about this city. It's about time someone did.

I also garnered from that meeting that the "old boys" have come up with their candidate to run against Jass. It's going to be a tough race. Try to volunteer if you live in the city or nearby, or send $$$$ if you don't. Jass Stewart for Mayor

[bboy]

2. polotics

Check this out:

Brockton Polotics
http://www.inbrockton.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=26

[newscott]

3. I'll tell you what.

He's got one heck of an uphill battle in that city.

Has the demographic changed enough that an African American who is not originally from the city can have a decent chance of winning?

I'm not saying he won't, but having grown up in Brockton, I'm being realistic.

It would be interesting if an "outsider" could win.

My parents have lived in Brockton for 43 years and are still considered "outsiders".