Norwood Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026
Bong J.
Kim
Bong J. Kim, 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 HausmannIncumbent
- 02Bong J. KimYou’re reading
- 03Jeffrey Krapels
- 04John Rooney
Background
- About
- Bong J. Kim is the 2026 Norwood Borough Council President, chosen by the council in January 2026. His 2026 liaison posts include the Northern Valley Regional High School board, the library and the Greenway Trail.
- How the press groups them
- The New Jersey Republican Party lists a "Kim & Krapels for Norwood Council" event with Council President B.J. Kim and Jeff Krapels. New Jersey Republican Party · Oct 15, 2026
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
Bong J. Kim was absent from the March 25, 2026 meeting at which Ordinance 2026:05 was introduced. Borough of Norwood · Mar 25, 2026
On the record: Bong J. Kim
15 sourced01Affordable housing3 sourced positions
Voted yes on the first motion to adopt Ordinance 2026:05, amending the affordable housing overlay zone, which failed 2-4; the ordinance passed 4-2 on a second vote later that meeting (May 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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
02Budget 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
03Public works staffing2 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
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 2026:04, a salary ordinance setting DPW Director and Assistant Director pay ranges (3-3, with Mayor Barsa breaking the tie, February 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Feb 25, 2026Link
04Compost facility1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion to install cameras at the compost facility; the council split 3-3 and Mayor Barsa also voted no (January 2026).
Council voteBorough of Norwood · Jan 21, 2026Link
05Public safety1 sourced position
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
At the January 7, 2026 reorganization meeting, the minutes record him saying that during his tenure he was able to bring Korean police officers and fire department personnel to Norwood.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · Jan 7, 2026Link
06Greenway1 sourced position
as recorded in the borough's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
At the December 10, 2025 meeting, the minutes record him reporting that talks with CSX had started up again about a possible sale for the Greenway project.
Own statementBorough of Norwood · Dec 10, 2025Link
07Past elections2 sourced positions
Ran for Norwood Borough Council in 2023 (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Nov 7, 2023Link
Ran in the June 2026 Republican primary for Norwood Borough Council (won).
Own statementBergen County Clerk · Jun 2, 2026Link
08VOTE411 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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