Willis for Westfield

10/07/2026

Thank you to Fairway Advisors for inviting me to speak at their symposium on AI. We talked about how we are leveraging technology to transform municipal government. As technology advances, I am committed to always learning & exploring ways to best deliver services to the residents of Westfield.

10/04/2026

10/02/2026

September was a big month in Westfield! Read my September recap newsletter where I talk about the budget, infrastructure & parks projects, some recent awards, and more.

Read it here: https://conta.cc/3TB6Vo3

10/01/2026

At this week's Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (AIM) Summit, Westfield received 3 statewide honors!

Westfield Parks and Recreation Director Chris McConnell received the Ivan H. Brinegar Municipal Management Award, the Westfield Fire Department received the Innovative Program Award for its Mobile Blood Response program, and the City of Westfield received the Stephen Goldsmith Prize for Innovation in Local Government for its proposed Westfield Civic Intelligence Platform.

I am very proud of our dedicated employees and all the work they do to help make our city the best! These awards are a reflection of that commitment and the culture our employees have built across the organization.

09/30/2026

Westfield was just ranked the #6 Best Small City in America by WalletHub! I am proud of this ranking, and I want to thank our incredible city employees, residents, and business owners that help our city thrive.

In order to determine the best small cities in America, WalletHub compared 1,318 cities across five key dimensions: 1) Affordability, 2) Economic Health, 3) Education & Health, 4) Quality of Life, and 5) Safety.

See the rankings: https://bit.ly/3k2HWpQ

09/29/2026

October means it's Barktoberfest time in Westfield!

Bring your pup to our dog-themed fall festival and help support The Humane Society for Hamilton County. Barktoberfest will happen Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Asa Bales Park.

https://bit.ly/3WpZVrU

09/24/2026

As 2026 starts to come to a close, I wanted to highlight all of the infrastructure and park improvements we've done so far this year. Thank you to everyone for your patience and support, and thank you to everyone who worked on and contributed to these projects!

Completed in Q1 - Q3 2026:
-181st Street & Grand Park Boulevard Roundabout
-Old 146th Street & Towne Road Roundabout
-Trail Maintenance/resurfacing project
-Concrete Street Patching program
-Preservative Seal Program
-Simon Moon Park renovation

In progress/to be substantially completed in Q4 2026:
-SR 32 Reconstruction
-161st Street Path
-Grand Park Boulevard & Tournament Trail Signal
-Mule Barn Road Widening
-Penn Street Extension
-Park Street Reconstruction
-Horton Road Reconstruction
-Resurfacing Project (including Eagletown and Ditch Rd Reconstruction)
-Road Striping Project
-Freedom Trail Park improvements (anticipated completion is late Spring 2027)
-Monon Tunnel Project at 161st Street

09/23/2026

The Westfield Winter Market will be here before you know it, and they are looking for local vendors selling winter produce, baked goods, artisanal foods, sweet treats, and high-quality handcrafted items.

Applications close October 9 at 11:59 PM.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rqSEXN

09/18/2026

Had an amazing time last night at Westfield High School’s annual homecoming parade. Join me in wishing luck to our Shamrock football team tonight in their game against HSE! Go Rocks!!!