I am pleased to support Jeff Thielman for state representative. I've lived in Arlington most of my life and feel Jeff would do an outstanding job representing our community in the State House.

My husband and I have known Jeff and his family for several years, and we are impressed by Jeff's commitment to both our town and greater education issues. He reaches out to parents and others on a regular basis, is always eager to hear how school is going for our children, and has advocated for programs and policies that help improve our schools.

Jeff's background as an attorney and as a leader starting schools for low-income children across the country give him a broad perspective that help him do a great job representing Arlington on Beacon Hill.

I strongly urge my friends and neighbors to vote for Jeff Thielman on February 5.