Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council Cuts Ribbon May 13 

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

“I’m immensely proud of these students,” said Mayor Scott Willis. “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.

Applications for the 2026–2027 Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council cohort are open through April 17. To learn more or apply, visit westfieldin.gov/youthcouncil.