Kelli Hykes for Norwich Township Trustee

10/11/2026

Please plan to join me and some other amazing women in support of my friend and the best state Representative Crystal Lett

09/30/2026

What a great Big Table Conversation at The Well. My tablemates had thoughtful questions about the role of data centers and the responsibility of the state to act and grant more substantive local control.

Thanks to everyone that participated and Council President Emily Cole and Rep. Crystal Lett for hosting.

09/27/2026

An absolute privilege today getting to help Girl Scout Troop 6977 earn their government badge. We talked about the township, women in government, and worked through their concerns with some policies that impact their lives and how they can approach solving them by building a coalition, negotiating solutions, and proposing a bill to the legislature.

There are a few of these young ladies that I can see myself voting for in the future!

09/25/2026

Happy Dolly Parton Day 9/2-5!

Who embodies kindness and hard work better than Dolly Parton? And those are two qualities our Township looks for in employees and how we make decisions.

I loved looking for Imagination Library books that fit our respective roles. The Rabbit Listens is about a kid who is having a rough day and everyone offers suggestions, but the rabbit listens first. It is what i try to do as an elected official.

It was so fun to read along with our team!

09/12/2026

Really was an honor to be asked to write an article about my approach to working in government as a elected official and government affairs professional.

Bridging Government Affairs and Public Leadership

Kelli Arthur Hykes is a government relations professional with 25 years of experience working with local, state and federal policymakers....

09/11/2026

This morning, I joined our community to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the first responders who ran toward danger when others were trying to escape.

Thank you to Norwich Township Fire Department and Hilliard Police for hosting this morning’s memorial and for giving our community a place to remember together.

Twenty-five years ago, I was in southwest Virginia working on a political campaign when the attacks happened. Like so many Americans, I remember the disbelief, the fear, and the realization that the world had changed forever.

In the days that followed, I also remember how people came together. At the time, I hoped that sense of shared purpose would extend beyond the immediate response and the war on terror. I hoped we might hold onto the understanding that, despite our differences, there is far more that connects us than divides us.

That hope has stayed with me. It is part of why I continue to believe in public service, in bringing people together, and in creating space for conversations across differences.

Today, I remember those we lost, honor those who answered the call, and remain hopeful about what we can accomplish when we choose to see one another as neighbors first.

Never forget.

09/07/2026

Labor Day is a day to honor generations of working people who organized, stood together, and fought for safer workplaces, fair treatment, and a voice on the job.

Here in Norwich Township, I’m especially proud to recognize the firefighters and paramedics of IAFF Local 1723.

Every day, they answer the call for our community, often on our neighbors’ hardest days. They also carry forward a proud tradition of organized labor that has helped build a safer, stronger, and more professional fire service.

On my first Labor Day as a Norwich Township Trustee, I’m grateful to celebrate Local 1723 and all the working people who keep our community strong.

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

STORM DEBRIS CLEANUP UPDATE & DEADLINE:

The Township will allow residents until Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to be added to the storm debris collection list. This is for storm debris from the storms on August 11, 2026.

As a reminder, and to help our crews work as efficiently and safely as possible, please make sure your storm debris is placed correctly:

Larger piles for Township pickup:
• Place branches and storm debris parallel to the roadway.
• Keep piles as close to the road as safely possible, without blocking the roadway, sidewalks, mailboxes, or other access points.

Smaller bundles:
• Smaller amounts of branches can be bundled and placed out with your regular trash.
• Local Waste will collect these smaller bundles on your regularly scheduled trash pickup day.
• Please follow Local Waste's requirements for bundle size and preparation.

Please refer to the attached photos for examples of how to properly place your debris by the roadways. Do not place debris in the roadway.

Thank you for helping our Roads Crew safely and efficiently clean up following the storm! We know there is a lot of debris throughout the community, and our crews are working hard to get to everyone.

We sincerely apologize for the delay and inconvenience the storm debris has caused your property. After assessing the extent of the damage and the amount of storm debris placed out by more than 250 properties, we anticipate that collection will take an additional two-weeks.

The Road Department has been focusing its efforts in the Ridgewood Estates area, working on one roadway at a time. The Township has hired a local company to assist with the storm debris cleanup.

Please contact the Norwich Township Administration Office at 614-876-7694 if you need any additional information or need to be added to the clean up list.

08/25/2026

So excited to get to honor these amazing seniors who have made Norwich Township better for their efforts!

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08/17/2026

🚨 Today Monday 8/17 is Safety Training Day for Hilliard City Schools, Norwich Township Fire Department and Hilliard Police Department.

That means during normal school hours, you may hear sirens, see emergency vehicles around the area, and notice significant activity at Darby High School and Hoffman Trails Elementary.

This is planned training. It is also important training. Our schools and first responders practice together so they are prepared to work together when it matters most.

As a trustee, I’m grateful to the Norwich Township Fire Department, Hilliard Police and Hilliard City Schools for putting in the time to prepare together. Good emergency response starts long before an emergency. Days like today are part of how we keep our students, staff and community safe.