Welcome to the “online” home of Winthrop Farwell, Jr.
Brockton City Councilor-at-Large

Councilor-at-Large Winthrop Farwell, Jr., represents all residents of Brockton as a member of the Brockton City Council. There are four (4) at-large councilors and seven (7) other councilors elected from wards who represent specific geographical areas of the city.

One of his most important responsibilities is to provide honest, factual information on the issues which contribute to the quality of life in our city. Brockton has at least 105,000 residents. The decisions made by the mayor and city council, as well as the school committee, are part of what makes living in our community a positive experience. To that end, he consistently presents information to provide constituents with details about important issues and policies. If you call for assistance or information, you WILL receive a return call and/or be referred to the appropriate city department. Political office is about helping people!

Email: wfarwell@cobma.us Telephone: (508) 272-9880.

Election 2025

On January 5, 2026, the City of Brockton held Inauguration Ceremonies for all elected officials. Councilor at Large Moises Rodrigues was elected mayor in November, 2025 and became the first Cape Verdean chief executive of the city. Congratulations to the mayor and his family for this great honor.

I began my 25th year of elected service and another two (2) year term as Councilor at Large. The honor of serving in every elected office in the City of Brockton (School Committee, 1982-1992, Mayor, 1992-1996, and now Councilor at Large, 2016-Present) is not something I ever imagined as I was growing up and entered law enforcement. As many know, I was a police officer and eventually promoted to Sergeant on the Brockton Police Department, retiring in 2000.

My work as a councilor-at-large is always changing with different issues: Public Safety, Education, Environmental Issues, Municipal Finance. Making the best decisions for our city takes time to research these issues and then vote in the best interests of all residents. I enjoy the work and am honored to represent you. Please contact me anytime if questions or concerns arise.

My best to you and your family,

Win Farwell

“Integrity isn’t everything in politics, it is the only thing. Without it, every issue and every vote is compromised.”

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