State Representative Geoffrey G. Diehl, R-Whitman, officially announced on Saturday, April 28 at the Dyer Memorial Library in Abington, his intention to seek a second term in the Massachusetts Great and General Court. Joined by featured speaker Peter Torkildsen, a former state Representative and Congressman from the 6th District, Diehl outlined some of the achievements he was able to make and outlined initiatives he hopes to pursue upon re-election. “Geoff has, in just a very short time, proven that he can be an effective legislator who works for the good of the towns he represents,” said Torkildsen in his speech to the crowd of over 100 supporters of the Representative.

"State Rep. Geoff Diehl, 7th Plymouth district, said it is important to remember Vietnam veterans and veterans in general for answering the call to duty."

"...A bill sponsored by Rep. Geoffrey Diehl, R-Whitman, that would restore state funding for the Quinn Bill is languishing on Beacon Hill. 'The state should honor the committments it made to those who are grandfathered in the program,' Diehl said. 'I don't necessarily know if it'll go through now but I'll keep pushing it because a promise made should be a promise kept.'"