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Ward 1 Councilman Todd Saunders
Westfield, New Jersey
Preserving our Past. Protecting our Future.
Phone908-246-7574
My Values
I promise to earn your trust every single day through transparent decision-making and deep-rooted core values.
- I.
Do The Work Together
No matter your political affiliation, if we work together as a team, we can build a better Westfield.
- II.
Be Rational and Transparent
By prioritizing rational thinking and open communication, we can build a community of trust and transparency.
- III.
Listen More and Talk Less
By listening more, we can understand others better, learn new perspectives, and communicate more effectively.
- IV.
Ask the Hard Questions
The easy answer is not always the right answer. Asking the hard questions will help guide us to better decision-making.
My family has been in Westfield for over 60 years!
My grandmother was a realtor in town, my parents were Jefferson School sweethearts, and I was lucky enough to have all my cousins, aunts, and uncles live in town (many of them still do today). You may have also met one of our 100+ foster brothers and sisters who lived with us.
Surrounded by almost all of our friends and family, my wife Jillian, our two daughters, and I are excited about continuing to grow our roots and traditions in Westfield.
Town Leadership Roles
- Councilman in Ward 1Jan 2024 – Current
- Public Safety, Transportation & Parking Committee
- Public Works Committee
- Quimby Street Committee
- Affordable Housing Committee
- Liaison to Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce
News
Budget & Taxes
2026 Municipal and Capital Budget
Westfield’s proposed 2026 budget includes an $80 municipal tax increase for the average assessed home and $5.4 million in capital improvements.
Downtown
Quimby Streetscape and Design Plan
Westfield selected Arterial for the Quimby Street streetscape design in August 2025. Read about the nine-firm RFP, design priorities, and public input.
Let’s Work Together
My job is to make your quality of life the best it can be. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any comments, questions, ideas, or concerns.