Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council to cut the ribbon on civic project

Submitted by City of Westfield

The inaugural cohort of the Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council will celebrate the completion of its civic project with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 13 at Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St. The students’ project introduces solar-powered picnic tables, providing a sustainable and convenient new amenity for the community.

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“I’m immensely proud of these students,” Mayor Scott Willis said. “They identified an opportunity, presented a solution to City Council that would benefit the community, and collaborated with the appropriate city departments and vendors to accomplish their goal. They’ve set the bar high for future cohorts.”

Established in 2025, the Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council provides local high school students with hands-on leadership and civic engagement experience.

The ribbon cutting is free and open to the public. Mayor Scott Willis and Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council President Jack Clark will offer brief remarks near the Café Building, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony on the east side of Grand Junction Plaza. The students will also unveil a plaque commemorating their efforts.