Pina Campaign Press Releases
Straight Talk. No Spin.
This page is the central hub for all official campaign press releases from Stephen Pina for Ward 1 School Committee. Here, you’ll find timely updates, statements, and media resources as we fight to bring accountability, transparency, and strong schools back to Brockton.
Media & Interview Requests
Members of the media are encouraged to reach out directly for interviews or commentary. I’m available for:
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Radio Interviews
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Podcast Conversations
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Newspaper & Print Media
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Live Q&A on Any Social Platform – If you want to go live and ask questions directly, I’m there.
Best Ways to Connect
The fastest way to reach me is by texting my campaign cell at 508-638-8576. You can also:
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Email: [email protected]
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Call/Text: 508-638-8576
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Schedule a Time: [Calendly Link]
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Follow & Message on Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter), Truth Social, Rumble, LinkedIn
Note to Reporters
While you can reach out through campaign social media channels, the most reliable contact method is text. I believe in direct communication—no red tape, no waiting games.
How Are Schools Funded — A No-Nonsense Breakdown
How are Massachusetts schools really funded? It all comes down to three buckets: local property taxes, Chapter 70 state aid, and state capital grants. Since 1993, the Chapter 70 formula has determined how much the state chips in to ensure equity across districts. The 2019 Student Opportunity Act boosted support for high-need students, but inflation caps are leaving schools shortchanged. Brockton voters deserve transparency, accountability, and real fixes to ensure classrooms aren’t funded on leftovers.
Real World Readiness: Making Every Brockton Diploma Count
A Diploma That Opens Doors, Not Collects Dust Once upon a time, a high school diploma carried...
We’re In Need of an Audit Reality Check: Why We Need More Than a Box-Checking Approach
Brockton’s schools didn’t lose $18.3 million to fraud—they lost it to incompetence. Taxpayers then paid another $400,000 for audits that confirmed what families already knew: weak leadership, rubber-stamp oversight, and broken systems.
Massachusetts law already requires annual audits, but in Brockton they’ve become little more than check-the-box exercises. Numbers get reconciled, but problems never get fixed.
Stephen Pina’s Audit Reform Plan changes that. It makes audits enforceable, public, and tied to results—protecting classrooms, restoring trust, and holding leaders accountable.
Downloadable Media Kit
For your convenience, the campaign’s Media Kit provides ready-to-use resources. This ensures accuracy and quick turnaround for any coverage.
The kit includes:
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Official Campaign Logo Files (color, black/white, transparent background)
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High-Resolution Headshots (professional and casual, suitable for print and web)
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Action Photos (Stephen in the community, speaking, with family, at events)
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Approved Bio (short, medium, and long formats for media use)
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Campaign Fact Sheet (core platform issues, priorities, and talking points)
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Contact Sheet (direct info for scheduling and urgent inquiries)
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Quote Bank (pre-approved campaign quotes for accurate attribution)