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Residents press Brockton for better notice and easier access to the draft plan
Summary
Several attendees said public participation was difficult because information and notice were limited; Interim Director Elijah Romulus acknowledged gaps in outreach and said staff will expand advertising and make materials available online and in print.
During the Q&A, attendees raised concerns about notice and information availability. One commenter, identified in the transcript as Michelle Henson, said it was "very difficult to participate when information isn't really available to the general public." Romulus acknowledged the criticism and said the department will improve its outreach and advertising of future events.
Romulus described the outreach already completed (focus groups in late May, a June 3 public meeting and a June 29 draft posting) but said staff will work to broaden mailing lists, social media posts and coordination with the mayor's office. He also directed residents to the online draft and offered an email (planning@cobma.us) and phone number ((508) 580-7113) for follow-up.
Members of the public also asked that lists of derelict or abandoned properties be made available on the city website. Romulus said another department is compiling a master list and that the planning office will share it once finalized.
