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City Leadership
The Mayor’s Office
The Mayor
Michael A. McCabe
Michael A. McCabe is the Mayor of Westfield, first elected in 2021 and sworn in on January 3, 2022. In November 2025 he won a third two-year term, defeating challenger Andrew Mullen with about 75% of the vote. A lifelong member of the Greater Westfield community, McCabe served 36 years with the Westfield Police Department, retiring as a captain, and has taught law-enforcement courses at Westfield State University. He holds a B.S. in Criminology (1984) and a master’s in Criminal Justice (1994) from Westfield State and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He has served on the boards of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield and Baystate Noble Hospital and on the Stanley Park Board of Trustees, and volunteers as a cross-country coach at Westfield High School. His third-term priorities include a new police headquarters, a new hospital emergency department, and state development of the Westfield Mass Pike interchange.
| In office | Since January 3, 2022 (third term began January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Phone | (413) 572-6200 |
| Address | City Hall, Room 202, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 |
| Website | cityofwestfield.org |
What the Mayor Does
As Westfield’s chief executive, the Mayor leads the city’s day-to-day operations and sets its policy direction.
- Prepares the budget: proposes the annual city budget for City Council review and adoption.
- Appoints leadership: names department heads and members of most boards and commissions.
- Signs or vetoes ordinances: can veto Council actions, subject to a Council override.
- Chairs the School Committee: serves as chairperson by virtue of the office.
The Administration
The Mayor’s Office coordinates services across the city’s departments and serves as the central point of contact for residents.
- Community Development: economic development, planning, and downtown revitalization.
- Public Works & Engineering: roads, water, and infrastructure across 251 miles of city streets.
- Public Safety: police, fire, and emergency management.
Contact & Engage
- Call: (413) 572-6200, Mayor’s Office, City Hall Room 202.
- Visit: 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
- Online: updates via the city website and the Mayor’s official page.
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