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The Westfield, New Jersey Democratic Party encourages and supports talented, qualified and concerned citizens as candidates for the Westfield Town Council and to serve on numerous volunteer boards and committees. Working together, we strive to continue to improve Westfield as a great place to live, work and play.
Membership is free. The Westfield Democratic Party is open to all residents of Westfield, New Jersey. Check the Upcoming Events section below for the time and location of our next meeting.
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This letter to the editor was originally published in The Westfield Leader on January 11, 2024 Among the first acts of the newly elected Westfield Council members was an attempt to remove Thomas Jardim as the Town Attorney, claiming that he had provided...
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The Westfield Democratic Committee announced today that two new candidates are joining Councilwoman Emily Root and Councilman Scott Katz on the Regular Democratic Organization slate for the Westfield Town Council. Erika Vargas Garrison will seek the Democratic nomination for the Ward 2 Council seat...
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Mayor Shelley Brindle and Councilpersons Linda Habgood, Mike Dardia, David Contract, and Dawn Mackey, collectively known as the Westfield Together team, are thrilled to announce their re-election campaign. “Thank you for giving me the incredible privilege to serve as your mayor for the last...
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A 23-year resident of Westfield, Brindle’s proven ability for uniting people to bring about positive change has been a recurring theme throughout her work in both the community and in business.As the first woman in the executive suite at HBO, Shelley fostered innovation and...
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Since moving to Westfield in 2000, Habgood has been a committed and ardent volunteer. Most notably, she was co-head of the Citizens Action Committee that advocated for the ‘Centralized Kindergarten Bond’ that enabled the creation of Lincoln School in 2005. She has served in...
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Michael Dardia first experienced Westfield during high school when his Bridgewater-Raritan East lacrosse team beat the Blue Devils 8-7 in Kehler Stadium. Michael remembers the visit fondly: “From the field, I could hear the cheers from the Westfield fans and after the game we...
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David Contract, a marketing executive, has lived in Westfield for more than 12 years. He and his wife, Valerie Latona, have three children, a seventh grader at Edison Intermediate School, a third grader at Tamaques Elementary School and a preschooler. As an active volunteer...
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Dawn Mackey has long been active in her community. From her days growing up in Brooklyn, to living as a young mother in Hoboken, to spending the last 12 years in Westfield as both parent and local entrepreneur, Dawn has stepped up time and...
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