Geoff Diehl

Geoff Diehl is a State Representative from Whitman whose hard work on behalf of Massachusetts taxpayers has saved residents across the state from having to pay billions of dollars in new taxes. Geoff learned the value of hard work, the importance of getting an education, and the virtue of treating people honestly at an early age. At 16, he earned t... he rank of Eaglethe highest achievement in Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Lehigh University with a double major, and went on to pursue a career in the private sector in both advertising and television. On a blind date in New York City, Geoff met South Shore native KathyJo Boss. Their romance blossomed, and one year later, they were married. Moving back to KathyJos hometown of Whitman, Geoff became an Account Executive at Sign Design in Brockton and then at Poyant Signs. In the meantime, he helped KathyJo open Boss Academy of Performing Arts in the neighboring town of Hanson. Geoff became active in the community, and eventually became a member of the Whitman Finance Committee. In 2007, Geoff stepped forward as a private citizen to oversee the restoration of the historic Toll House sign in Whitman. Part of his work included obtaining underwriting for the project by the Nestle Corporation. In 2010, Geoff ran for state representative and won. On January 5, 2011 he was sworn in as a member of the 187th General Court of Massachusetts, serving the people of the 7th Plymouth District (Abington, East Bridgewater and Whitman) as their state representative. During his time in office, Geoff has led the fight for more transparency and accountability at the State House. He has worked to increase jobs and send more local aid to cities and towns. Geoff also has been a champion of Massachusetts taxpayers and has taken bold action to protect them from tax hikes. In 2014, Geoff saved Massachusetts taxpayers from a $2 billion gas tax increase. The Legislature had voted the year before to link the state gas tax to inflation, so that the gas tax would increase automatically ...Read More