Norwood resident Kellie Noumi seeks return to Finance Commission

Kellie Noumi, a Norwood resident and parent, has announced her candidacy for the Norwood Finance Commission. She is running again after a three-year break and previously served on the commission for five years.

During her earlier tenure, the town advanced major fiscal decisions, including passage of the operational override and approval of funding for the new Coakley Middle School. Noumi describes those votes as requiring careful analysis, clear public communication, and a focus on long-term outcomes for the town.

“My approach is fiscal responsibility while protecting what makes Norwood a place we’re proud to call home,” Noumi said. “I’m analytical and data-driven, and I believe the Finance Commission should represent our whole community – families, seniors, and everyone in betweem – so we can explain tradeoffs honestly.”

Noumi was the treasurer of the Willett PTO, has helped with town fundraisers, and has coached youth soccer, baseball, and basketball for nearly a decade. She lives in a multi-generational household; her mother, also a Norwood resident, lives with her family, which she says reinforces her interest in both school needs and services that matter to seniors.

On policy, Noumi points to Norwood’s structural budget gap – recurring costs such as pensions and health insurance growing faster than recurring revenue – and argues that new spending should be targeted and sustainable. She highlights capital planning and infrastructure, reserves and stabilization funds, and pension funding as areas where investment can strengthen long-term fiscal health when backed by data and open public discussion.

Regarding revenue, she supports a balanced approach: thoughtful economic development to grow the tax base over time, pursuit of grants and outside funding, and periodic review of fees and local receipts. She has said that if long-term planning and data show recurring revenue is still insufficient for the services the community wants, the town should have an honest conversation about town needs and priorities with clear information for voters.

Noumi said free cash should be understood as largely one-time flexibility – not a substitute for fixing structural gaps. She supports using certified free cash for appropriate one-time needs, capital projects, stabilization and reserves, and other established uses, while working toward sustainable operating budgets.

Town Election Day is Monday, April 6, 2026. Noumi encourages all registered voters to participate.