for Needham

Select Board Candidate

I am excited to be running as a candidate for Needham Select Board in the April 11, 2023 election. I look forward to applying my experience in Town government and financial operations to Needham’s executive branch. As a member of the Select Board, I will bring a detail-oriented approach to issues with care and thoughtfulness.

I hope to earn your vote,
Josh

Upcoming Zoom Drop-in Sessions
to ask questions or chat about Needham:
Tuesday, March 21 @ 8:00-9:00pm
Thursday, March 23 @ 7:30-8:30pm

Q&A Forum with All Candidates:

Monday, March 27 @ 7:00-9:00pm
Broadmeadow School, Needham, MA
League of Women Voters of Needham

Town Experience

Finance Committee member (5 years) and immediate past chair
Town Meeting member (12 years)
Budget liaison to the following town departments: Building, Finance, Fire, Needham Public Schools, Police, Public Works
Member of working group to extend Needham School Facility Master Plan
Grew up in Needham and attended Needham Public Schools

Priorities

Infrastructure: To finance the Pollard and Mitchell school building projects in a sustainable and timely manner
Housing: To incentivize a diversity of housing options in order to make Needham more accessible to younger families of all backgrounds
Environment: To ensure clean water and environmental protection by improving treatment of stormwater and reducing or eliminating sources of PFAS contamination
Street Safety: To improve walking and biking accessibility while reducing motor vehicle collisions
Transparency: To promote transparency in government operations and engagement with residents

Please feel free to reach out with any questions to SelectJoshuaLevy@gmail.com. If you are able, your contributions are much appreciated. See you around town!

When contributing $200 or more, please include occupation & employer. Contributions are limited to $1000 per person.

Ways to Vote

Vote by Mail – Fill out application – Email to votingapplications@needhamma.gov or Return to Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall

In-Person Early Voting – At Town Hall on the following dates:
Saturday, April 1st – 10 AM to 4 PM
Monday, April 3rd – Friday, April 7th – 10 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday Evening, April 4th – 7 PM to 9 PM

In-Person on Election Day – Tuesday, April 11th – at your local polling location