# Brockton Finance Committee November 2, 2026

The Brockton City Council Finance Committee met November 2, 2026. It recommended favorably, by a split roll-call vote, a three-year department-head union contract providing a 2% increase in the first year and 1% in each of the next two years, with $27,511.93 to be transferred from the general stabilization fund for current costs. The committee also discussed accepting a Massachusetts Department of Mental Health grant for the Police Department’s mental-health crisis response program: the agenda lists $258,000, while the presentation describes a $250,000 award. The grant supports clinician services, follow-up, crisis-intervention training, and related officer overtime; the transcript does not capture a vote on this item. A $250 payment to the Better Business Journal was recommended favorably and passed.

The committee recommended favorably a $18,184,462.35 transfer from the pension stabilization fund to address FY2027 revenue and budget shortfalls, including workers’ compensation, goods and supplies, and auditor mail costs; the motion passed. Members discussed the city’s structural budget gap, uncertain future revenues, possible borrowing, service reductions, and a hiring freeze, with the CFO expected to develop a forecast and recommendations. The committee also recommended favorably a resolution concerning funding and the legal status of the non-ordinance Director of Economic Development position, with officials indicating they would work toward a resolution. No competitive procurement, bid approval, or vendor selection was identified; the committee also held an executive session on litigation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Sources
- [Brockton Finance Committee November 2, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcD0OMZ4vrs) - TheBrocktonChannels