Westfield Mayor Andy Cook proclaimed May 14 to 18 as Municipal Government Week and this week as National Public Works Week during the May 14 City Council meeting.
Cook said municipal government is the closest form of government to the people and is best able to meet the people’s needs. Municipal Government Week is a time to recognize the critical role played by municipal government in residents’ lives, as well as their key roles in the democratic process in America.
“This week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all the citizens of Indiana that they can shape and influence this branch of government, which is closest to the people,” he said. “Municipal government provides the essential public services on which Hoosiers rely.”
Because public works services provided in Westfield are an integral part of its citizens’ everyday lives, Cook proclaimed this week as National Public Works Week. He said the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and highways, public buildings and solid waste collection. Cook stated that the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depend on these facilities and services.
“I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort and quality of life,” he said.