Several years ago, I was hired by Vik to join a new business he was leading. From the start, what stood out wasn’t just his vision, it was how he inspired people to do their best work and created an environment where we thrived together. When Vik told me he was running for Town Council in Westfield,...

As someone who’s had the honor of serving on the Westfield Town Council, I’ve met a lot of people who care deeply about our town. But occasionally, you meet someone who really stands out, someone who has that rare mix of energy, kindness, and tenacity. That’s exactly who Reshma Adwar is. Reshma has ...

Jenn Gilman is the kind of person who sees a problem, rolls up her sleeves, and gets to work. She doesn’t just complain and hope someone else fixes it – she dives in, finds solutions, and does so with thoughtfulness and diplomacy. Jenn truly embodies the “get it done” spirit, and that’s why I’m prou...

Over the past few years, Councilman Mike Domogala has shown us that he is willing to say things needed to get elected. Domogala has presented himself as a moderate Republican who says partisanship has no place in local government. But in reality, his campaign is being run by the same national politi...

Joanne Rajoppi has earned both my trust and my vote for re-election as Union County Clerk on November 4. In an era when trust in public officials is increasingly rare, Ms. Rajoppi continues to exemplify integrity and accountability in public service. She has implemented numerous initiatives to bette...

After eight years of serving our amazing town of Westfield as a member of the Council, I have learned a little bit about the job of being an elected official. It has been an outstanding two terms for me--ones that I wouldn't trade for the world--and in each of my eight years I learned new skills to ...

In March 2020, I drove the empty roads into the city with my thermos of coffee because I’m a doctor, and doctors show up when people are ill. One of my favorite patients became the second COVID fatality in New York City that spring. Unfortunately, he wasn’t the last COVID death we saw in my office t...

Jeremy Berman for Mayor has a platform that focuses on innovation and investment to continue improvement of our Town. These ideas are clearly articulated in detail on his website and candidate statements this campaign season. This is in contrast to Councilman Domogala, who in his role as Third Ward ...

I joined the Westfield Recreation Commission shortly after my now two-year-old son was born, hoping to help improve Westfield’s parks and fields for families with young children like mine. I quickly learned that Jenn Gilman, Chair of the Commission since 2021, has the right vision for Westfield’s yo...

I enthusiastically endorse Michal Domogala for Mayor. This is based on his high level of integrity, passion for doing what is right, outstanding commitment to our town based on his performance as Councilman Ward 3, keen listening skills, and professional competence anchored in deep financial acumen....