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Kristen Burkman has announced that she is seeking to be the first woman to serve as mayor in Westfield.
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“I’m thrilled to embrace this opportunity to lead Westfield for what is next for this great city,” Burkman said. “To represent the voices of the people of Westfield would be an incredible honor.”
Burkman currently serves on the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission and is leading an initiative to revitalize the downtown Westfield streetscape. She is also a Certified Master Citizen Land Planner. This experience combined with a professional business background in marketing and strategic planning create a foundation of preparedness for serving as mayor.
Additionally, she is currently enrolled at Marymount University in metro Washington, D.C., pursuing a doctorate in Leadership and Organizational Innovation. This training has prepared her to implement the most current leadership and strategic planning trends in Westfield, a rapidly growing city.
“As Westfield moves to its next phase as a city, planning for the future is imperative,” Burkman said. “The ability to seek new businesses, optimize the potential of Grand Park and revitalize our downtown will be key indicators for Westfield’s long-term success and sustainability.”
As a lifelong resident of Hamilton County and a 13-year resident of Westfield, Burkman understands what makes Westfield a unique and special place to live. Her campaign emphasizes the need for citizen involvement and engagement in Westfield. The ability to honor Westfield’s rich history while planning for the future requires a leader willing to listen to all stakeholders. To address this need, diplomacy, collaboration and data driven analysis, are cornerstones for her leadership strategy.
To learn more about her vision for Westfield, visit KristenBurkmanForMayor.com.