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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
February 12, 2018
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Joshua Thiel Sworn In To Leesburg Town Council
Council Member Thiel’s term ends December 31, 2020.
Leesburg, VA (February 12,
2018) – This evening, Loudoun
County Clerk of the Circuit
Court Gary Clemens
administered the oath of office
to newly elected Leesburg Town
Council Member Johsua Thiel.
Thiel was elected on Tuesday,
February 6, 2018, to fill the
remainder of the council
member term vacated by Ken
Reid when he resigned in
December 2017.
Council Member Thiel is an 18-
year town resident and was a member of the town’s Economic Development Commission at the
time of his election. He proudly attended Loudoun County Public Schools from elementary
school through his graduation from Heritage High School. Council Member Thiel attended Saint
Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor of Science in
Marketing and Communications. At Saint Francis, he was a 2 nd Team All-American place kicker
and a four-year starter for the Red Flash football team. Thiel is the owner of his own company
in Leesburg, JT Kicking and Training, which helps high school and college athletes train to play at
the next level of sports. He and his wife Abigail live in Crescent Place near downtown Leesburg
with their dog Odie.
"Thank you so much to the wonderful residents of this amazing town ,” Thiel commented,
following his election. “I am honored to be a new voice for the people of Leesburg. I grew up in
this beautiful town and can't wait to help it thrive even more. By working together we can build
a better tomorrow for our community. It's now time to get to work! I look forward to hearing
from you and working on your behalf. Thank you all and God bless."
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