Daniela’s campaign message reflects Good For Westerville Core Values on many levels. She champions a listening-first, solutions-focused approach that rises above partisanship to serve the needs of Westerville’s families and the broader community. Her priorities center on strengthening families, ensuring responsible and balanced governance, and fostering future economic growth. While her time in Westerville has been relatively short, Daniela’s experience as an immigrant, business manager, and mother gives her a unique and valuable perspective that will enrich the leadership of our city.

Matt brings a solutions-focused vision to his campaign for Westerville City Council. He draws on his experience as a business owner, father, and nonprofit leader to provide valuable insight into the needs of our community. Committed to setting aside partisan politics, Matt seeks to build on Westerville’s legacy of strong public services and sound fiscal management. His focus on strengthening families, fostering economic development, and promoting civil discourse reflects a clear alignment with the Good For Westerville Core Values.

Mark’s long history and deep connection to the community provide a strong foundation for his City Council campaign. He highlights his financial expertise, commitment to nonpartisan leadership, and listening-first approach as key strengths he would bring to the role. Mark emphasizes that city officials are in place to serve all citizens of the community, not special interest groups. In these and other ways, Mark demonstrates strong alignment with the Good For Westerville Core Values.

Dr. Coombs is seeking re-election to a second term on Westerville City Council. Her campaign is built upon this experience among others she has built up during her time within the Westerville community. Additionally, Dr. Coombs emphasizes her educational background and how it serves a key qualifications in her bid for re-election. Beyond her qualifications, Dr. Coombs places an emphasis on her listening-first approach to addressing resident concerns within our community. We appreciate Dr. Coombs’s service and perspective, and we recognize areas of her approach that show some alignment with the Good For Westerville Core Values.

The focus of John Gattiss’s campaign centers on progress, courage, and transparency. His long history as a political activist in the community shapes his central theme of “fighting” for accelerated change toward a new Westerville. John emphasizes the need for increased support for residents and prioritizes action above all else—even civility in public discourse. While his commitment to transparency is welcomed and appreciated, his overall message of political activism within City Council does not align with the Good For Westerville Core Values.

Preston Stapleton brings a business-first mindset to his campaign for Westerville City Council. His emphasis on economic growth reflects Good For Westerville’s value of “Business Growth with Integrity” and aligns with Westerville’s vision for continued economic development. However, beyond this focus, Preston has not provided enough information for us to fully assess his alignment with the broader Good For Westerville Core Values.

We are unable to assess Aaron’s fit against Good For Westerville Core Values due to his election to not respond to our questionnaire.

We are unable to assess Megan’s fit against Good For Westerville Core Values due to her election to not respond to our questionnaire.

We are unable to assess Kelley’s fit against Good For Westerville Core Values due to her election to not respond to our questionnaire.