My name is Kathryn Coughlin, and I am running for re-election to one of two open seats on Natick's Select Board. My husband, Shomo (Soumya) De, and I live in the house we bought more than two decades ago in West Natick, along with my 89 year old mother-in-law and our two dogs, Muddy and Truman.

Over the past three years on the Select Board, Natick has been faced with several complex challenges: increasing lack of affordable housing; a structural budget deficit; and the potential financial liabilities and the environmental impact of a failing dam, among others. In making decisions on these and other issues before the Board, I have undertaken extensive research, listened to residents, staff and subject matter experts to ensure that my vote yielded the best decision for all of the residents of Natick.

Before my tenure on the Select Board, I served as an appointed member of the Natick Zoning Board of Appeals and an elected Town Meeting Member. I witnessed the challenges facing people and businesses in our community. And although I was not born in Natick, we chose Natick as a place to live and serve our community. I hope to earn your vote so I can continue work on behalf of you and our neighbors in town. My number one priority is to represent all residents of Natick. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have. I humbly ask for your vote on March 25, 2025.