Josh Tarsky
Here to Serve Our Communities
State Representative for the 13th Norfolk District
Representative Tarsky is a former US Army Special Forces Soldier (Green Beret), public school teacher, and principal. He is currently a JAG Attorney, father, and State Representative for the 13th Norfolk District. With a life dedicated to public service, Josh serves Needham, Dover, Medfield, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
MY FOCUS AS YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
EDUCATION
HELPING EVERY STUDENT REACH THEIR POTENTIAL
Every student deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, develop their abilities, and prepare for a meaningful future.
As a former teacher and principal, I know that strong schools depend on talented educators, supportive learning environments, and the resources students need to succeed.
I believe education should open doors, not prescribe a single path. Whether students pursue college, the skilled trades, entrepreneurship, public service, or the arts, our responsibility is to help them build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue their ambitions.
My focus is on helping students thrive and ensuring that Massachusetts schools are prepared to serve the next generation.
VETERANS
HONORING SERVICE THROUGH ACTION
Military service has shaped my understanding of duty, teamwork, and responsibility.
As a former Army Special Forces soldier and a continuing member of the Massachusetts National Guard, I understand the importance of supporting those who serve and the families who stand beside them.
Our responsibility to veterans does not end when they return home. Veterans should be able to access the healthcare, mental health support, benefits, educational opportunities, and other services they have earned.
I believe that commitment should be measured by results.
I will continue working with veterans, their families, service organizations, and colleagues in government to identify gaps in support and pursue practical ways to address them.
CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Environmental policy should protect the places we call home while preparing Massachusetts for the challenges ahead.
My work on climate and sustainability includes considering how transportation, energy, infrastructure, and land use affect our communities and our long-term resilience.
I believe Massachusetts should pursue practical, forward-looking solutions that account for environmental impacts, reliability, affordability, and the needs of residents and municipalities.
Our decisions today should help ensure that future generations inherit healthy communities and a Commonwealth prepared for a changing world.
COST OF LIVING
MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO BUILD A LIFE IN MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts should be a place where people who work hard have an opportunity to build secure lives, support their families, and participate in their communities.
Housing, childcare, healthcare, transportation, and everyday expenses all affect whether people can afford to remain in the Commonwealth.
Addressing these challenges requires practical solutions, collaboration across levels of government, and careful attention to how public policies affect households, employers, and local communities.
I will continue working to understand these pressures and advance policies that expand opportunity while making responsible use of public resources.
HEALTHCARE
PROTECTING HEALTH & FINANCIAL SECURITY
Access to quality healthcare affects every part of life: our ability to work, care for our families, participate in our communities, and plan for the future.
Residents should be able to seek necessary medical care without facing unnecessary barriers or fearing that an illness will undermine their financial security.
My focus includes strengthening access to care, supporting the healthcare workforce, and examining how Massachusetts can improve affordability and ensure that communities have access to the services they need.
Good healthcare policy should consider both the quality of care people receive and the practical realities facing patients, families, providers, and healthcare institutions.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE
& PERSONAL FREEDOM
I believe decisions about reproductive healthcare should remain private decisions made by individuals in consultation with their healthcare providers.
Massachusetts has an important role in protecting access to reproductive healthcare, safeguarding patient privacy, and ensuring that residents can obtain the care they need.
I will continue to consider legislation and state policies affecting access to reproductive healthcare and the ability of individuals to make personal medical decisions.
TRANSPORTATION
CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITIES
Reliable transportation helps people get to work, attend school, access healthcare, and participate in community life.
Massachusetts needs transportation systems that are safe, dependable, accessible, and financially sustainable. That includes maintaining existing infrastructure, improving public transit, supporting responsible transportation investments, and considering the needs of communities across the Commonwealth.
Our decisions should be guided by practical outcomes: safer roads, more reliable infrastructure, improved access, and transportation options that serve residents today while preparing for tomorrow.
HOW CAN MY OFFICE HELP?
State government can be difficult to navigate, and residents should not have to figure it out alone.
My office can help constituents navigate questions involving state agencies, identify available services and resources, and bring community concerns to the attention of the Legislature.
Whether you need assistance, want to share an idea, or simply want to learn more about the work happening at the State House, I encourage you to reach out.
