I have been fortunate to live in Westfield since 2008. I moved to Westfield for the vibrant downtown, great schools and a small close-knit community that would be safe for my two young children. For the majority of that time, local politics was fairly uneventful, as it should be. Neighbors helped ea...

This one is a no-brainer. As a more than 40-year resident of the First Ward looking forward to staying put in the town where we raised our children and where our grandchildren are being raised, as a senior-citizen taxpayer, as someone who has keenly observed Westfield governance over the long term a...

I have known Mike Dardia for close to 10 years and I still remember the first time I heard his name. My husband had just come home from my oldest son’s first travel lacrosse tournament playing on a new team. The tournament weekend also happened to be on my son’s birthday. When my husband got home Su...

As a Westfield Ward 2 resident who previously served on the town council, I understand well the work required to serve our great town. I commend all those candidates who run and serve on the council, as it is a position that requires a significant commitment to properly do the job. I have known Deni...

Almost 25 years ago, Amanda was among the first members of my marketing and special events team in the growing Southeast Nordstrom region. She immediately established herself as an invaluable member of the team – someone who led with positivity and confidence and got things done, no matter what chal...

I wanted you and everyone in Ward 3 know that I, along with my fellow Westfield Seniors, enthusiastically endorse Councilman David Contract for re-election to Ward 3 Council. I have lived in Westfield for eight years and David Contract has definitely been my best councilman ever. I first met David w...

Over the last three years I have watched my daughter, Nyah take a deep interest in history and government. Topics of conversation among her close friend group revolves around current events, politics and social justice issues. It was no surprise to me when she expressed interest in volunteering on a...

I’ve voted Democrat for a long time. Many of my life experiences have shaped my political beliefs – working in the inner-city for a number of years, running for my life on 9/11, marrying a veteran who admirably served our country in Iraq, and raising a family in Westfield. I proudly fly the American...

As a Westfield Ward 2 resident for more than 40 years, I’d like to take this opportunity to voice my strong support for the re-election of Mike Dardia to the Town Council. Mike has been a diligent Council member and public servant over the last nearly four years, serving both the needs of his consti...

It is with great enthusiasm that I give my full support for Clarissa Nolde and Jeff Jotz who are running in this year’s election for Garwood Council. I’ve known them for the past several years and can attest to the fact that Clarissa and Jeff both love Garwood. They believe in service to others, whi...