Greater Brockton Young Professionals presents Common Ground: A Civic Series, a new civic engagement initiative designed to create thoughtful, accessible conversations around the issues shaping Brockton and the broader region.
The inaugural event will serve as a Democratic congressional primary forum for Massachusetts’s 8th Congressional District, bringing candidates together for a substantive discussion on Brockton’s opportunities, challenges, and future.
Congressional candidate Patrick Roath has confirmed his participation. Congressman Stephen Lynch has also been formally invited to participate.
The conversation will be moderated by Luz Villar.
Event Details
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Gallery at Enso Flats
50 Centre Street, Brockton, MA
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
About the Conversation
Common Ground is intended to move beyond traditional political sound bites and create space for a respectful, solutions-oriented discussion focused on the issues that matter most to Brockton residents.
The conversation will explore topics including:
Housing and affordability
Economic development
Small-business growth
Education and workforce opportunity
Federal investment and infrastructure
Leadership and congressional representation
Brockton’s future within Massachusetts’s 8th Congressional District
Both candidates have been invited under the same terms and will be provided equal opportunities to participate.
This is not a campaign rally or endorsement event. Greater Brockton Young Professionals is serving as a neutral civic convener, creating an opportunity for residents to hear directly from the candidates and better understand their priorities, leadership approaches, and visions for the district.
The Democratic primary election will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
About Common Ground
Common Ground: A Civic Series is presented by Greater Brockton Young Professionals to support informed civic engagement, respectful dialogue, and meaningful community participation.
The series is built on a simple belief: people do not have to agree in order to listen, learn, and move their community forward.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged due to limited capacity.