Norwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Annie
Hausmann
Annie Hausmann, the incumbent, is running for Norwood Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · Borough Council
- 01Annie HausmannYou’re reading
- 02Bong J. KimIncumbent
- 03Jeffrey Krapels
- 04John Rooney
Background
- About
- Annie Hausmann is a Norwood Borough Council member who chairs the Public Health and Grant Writer committees. Her 2026 liaison posts include the Environmental Commission, Community Development and the food pantry.
- How the press groups them
- New Jersey Globe reports that Hausmann is running alongside fellow Democrat John Rooney. New Jersey Globe
The sample ballot lists Bong J. Kim and Jeffrey Krapels in the Republican column and Annie Hausmann and John Rooney in the Democratic column. Bergen County Clerk · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Annie Hausmann
18 sourced01Affordable housing5 sourced positions
Voted no twice on adopting Ordinance 2026:05, amending the affordable housing overlay zone; the first vote failed 2-4 and the second passed 4-2 (May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
At the May 13, 2026 meeting, the minutes record her saying she was uncomfortable voting on a red-lined version of Ordinance 2026:05.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026Link
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 2026:05 on first reading (passed 4-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Mar 25, 2026Link
Voted yes on a consent agenda that included Resolution 2026:100 adopting the Amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2025:121 adopting the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Housing Plan (passed 6-0, June 2025).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Jun 11, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Tree ordinance2 sourced positions
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
At the May 13, 2026 meeting, the minutes record her saying the $100 tree ordinance penalty should be higher and recommending $1,500.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026Link
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
At the July 8, 2026 meeting, the minutes record her asking that the Environmental Commission take part in reviewing tree removal applications and that developers pay a higher in lieu fee.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · Jul 8, 2026Link
03Budget and taxes4 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026:105 adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 2026:06 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (passed 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026:95 introducing the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Apr 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2025:90 adopting the 2025 municipal budget; the roll call lists no nays (May 2025).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 15, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Public works staffing3 sourced positions
Voted yes to advertise a DPW Assistant Director position with a salary range of $115,000 to $135,000; all members voted yes except Councilman Brizzolara (February 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Feb 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Voting no on a DPW Assistant Director promotion in February 2026, she said the position is necessary but the 2026 budget should be in place first, per the minutes.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · Feb 25, 2026Link
Voted no on Ordinance 2026:04, the salary ordinance setting DPW Director and Assistant Director pay ranges (passed 3-2, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Mar 11, 2026Link
05Compost facility1 sourced position
Moved and voted yes on a motion to install cameras at the compost facility; the council split 3-3 and Mayor Barsa voted no (January 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Jan 21, 2026Link
06Past elections2 sourced positions
Ran for Norwood Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
Ran in the June 2026 Democratic primary for Norwood Borough Council (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Jun 2, 2026Link
07VOTE411 questionnaire1 sourced position
Had not responded to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of October 20, 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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Annie Hausmann: their words and their votes on the same issue
Affordable housing
In their words
At the May 13, 2026 meeting, the minutes record her saying she was uncomfortable voting on a red-lined version of Ordinance 2026:05.
May 13, 2026 ·as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of Norwood · May 13, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2025:121 adopting the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Housing Plan (passed 6-0, June 2025).
Jun 11, 2025 ·Borough of Norwood · Jun 11, 2025
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 2026:05 on first reading (passed 4-0, March 2026).
Mar 25, 2026 ·Borough of Norwood · Mar 25, 2026
Voted yes on a consent agenda that included Resolution 2026:100 adopting the Amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (passed 6-0, May 2026).
May 13, 2026 ·Borough of Norwood · May 13, 2026
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