Westfield Councilwoman Dawn Mackey Resigns

WESTFIELD, NJ —Democrat Councilwoman Dawn Mackey is resigning from her position as Ward 4 Councilmember, effective Sept. 23.

"For the past seven years, it has been my profound honor to serve the community of Westfield as the Ward 4 representative, and it is with true sadness that for personal reasons I am resigning my position," said Mackey.

Mackey submitted her letter of resignation to the Westfield Town Clerk, the Town announced on Tuesday.

Mackey has served as Ward 4 Councilmember since Jan. 1, 2018 where she held various leadership positions that have included liaison to both the Downtown Westfield Corporation and the Public Arts Commission, as well as the Chair of the Code Review & Town Property Committee and AddamsFest.

"Dawn is a consummate public servant who, for the past seven years, has made an extraordinary impact on our community," said Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle."Her incredible work ethic, community-first mindset, and boundless creativity have been tremendous assets not only to the Town Council, but also to Westfield at large. Among her many achievements, she has been a tireless advocate for our downtown businesses, ensured we held utilities accountable for fully paving roads they’ve torn up, elevated the role of public art in our community, and forever put Westfield on the map as the creative visionary behind our annual AddamsFest festivities. On behalf of our entire community, I extend my deepest gratitude for the vast contributions she has made and the legacy she leaves behind."

"Even among my more noteworthy accomplishments on the Town Council, the day-to-day work of constituent services remains the most rewarding," said Mackey. "I have met with hundreds of residents in person and on the phone and have prioritized listening to their concerns in order to help them resolve their issues. These are the moments when I most appreciate what it means to be a part of the engaged Westfield community. I remain excited about Westfield’s bright future and look forward to seeing what comes next."

Per New Jersey State Statute 40a:16-11, the Westfield Democratic Committee must provide the Town, within 15 days, three names for the Town Council to consider for Mackey’s replacement, which will occur by a vote at an upcoming Town Council meeting.

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