Dear citizens of Westfield:
As a candidate for at-large City Council, the cornerstone of my candidacy is to be accessibility to all constituencies. As I have listened to people throughout Westfield, a common expectation for city government has been clear. The citizens of Westfield want to be included in the decision-making process.
All elected and appointed official should create a relationship complete with an open dialog of ideas and concerns. Holding city official accountable is crucial to an open and responsible government. I believe in making government more responsive, accountable, and familiar with the desires of Westfield’s diverse neighborhoods.
My plan is to have ward meetings and regular office hours for constituents; and expanding the availability of detailed meeting schedules, budget and policy initiatives through the use of the internet. Over the past fifteen years, our City has made great strides in providing better information through our website, particularly as it relates to development projects and the scheduling of city meetings.
Communication and transparency, to me, are the keys to government leaders earning the trust of the citizens. There are a lot of exciting things happening in this city. I promise to make sure that the hard work being done is communicated fully to the citizens of Westfield.
If you have and questions please feel free to reach out to me at any time.
Sincerely,
Brent B. Bean II
City Council, President
(413) 454-3573
