Three incumbents, first minority elected to Brockton City Council

[Ian David]

Three incumbents, first minority elected to Brockton City Council

Joan Madden was among the first to congratulate Councilor-at-large-elect Jass Stewart.

“History has been made,” said Madden. “I’m so happy for Jass, he’ll really make a difference.”

Stewart stood among the crowd at Progressions Lounge on Montello Street, accepting the well-wishes of supporters like Madden who came in moments after the results were confirmed.

“I heard I won, but I haven’t seen the numbers,” said Stewart, a 38-year-old openly gay black man, subdued on a night when celebration was clearly in order.


Marc Vasconcellos/The Enterprise
Jass Stewart pumps his fist while speaking to supporters at his post-election party at Progressions After Dark.

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[zenprole]

1. Unbelievable

Better late than later, and from across the continent I wish he and the new mayor luck.