I am writing in support of Denise Tepler who is running for the House of Representatives seat for Topsham.

Denise has made significant contributions to our community over the years through her dedicated service in various roles. For the town of Topsham she served six years on the Finance Committee working on the town’s budget with other committee members, the select board, town managers/ employees and, of course, the residents of our town. As a school board member she worked hard during six years to promote quality education for all our excellent schools in the MSAD 75 district. Finally, Denise has spent many hours volunteering frequently in leadership roles on numerous nonprofit boards and committees during her 30 years living and raising her family in Topsham.

I believe Topsham has a great opportunity in electing someone that has worked so hard for its residents for such a long period of time. Her collaborative and respectful style is exactly what Augusta needs right now and I hope you will join me in voting for Denise.

Jim Byrne
Topsham