Jonathan J. Reinhart is a newly re-elected Library Trustee and longtime Dedham resident. He was born on December 22, 1981, at the Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia.  His parents, Jonathan F. and Gloria M. Reinhart, instilled a love of books to him at a young age when he got his first library card at age 5.  His dad, a retired Chief in the United States Navy, and his mom, a teacher in the Westwood School System, provided a strong home support system for Jonathan from an early age.

Jonathan's love of reading propelled him throughout life. It helped him to succeed during his public school career both in Hyde Park, where he was in the Boston Public School's Gifted and Talented program, and in Dedham where he was the first Dedham child to attend the prestigious Saturday Gifted Program at Milton Academy.  Libraries provided the perfect environment for him to read about faraway places, complete school assignments, and satisfy his hunger for knowledge.

After graduating from Dedham High in 2000 Jonathan went on to college and became the first member of the Reinhart Family to earn a college degree.  He worked his way through college at the Dedham Public Library.  In 2005 Jonathan became a graduate of Curry College where he earned his degree in Politics & History with a minor in Philosophy.

Jonathan served a 1 year term as a Town Meeting Representative for Precinct 5.  He then successfully ran for a seat on the Board of Library Trustees and re-election as a Town Representative.

He was successful in garnering over 68% of the vote for Trustee.  In addition he received the 2nd highest vote for Town Meeting Representative in Precinct 5.  He respectfully turned down his seat on Town Meeting to serve all precincts as a Library Trustee.

As a Trustee Jonathan, voted to return the library to 9pm closings, to not sell off any library land, and to improve the infrastructure of both buildings.  He has worked hard to reach teens and advocate for the library to reach out to this demographic.  Jonathan's success with his Young Adult Graphic Novel Book Club has spread beyond Dedham with interest from neighboring libraries.  The book club meets monthly and brings teens together to read graphic novels and discuss them.

Outside of the Trustees Jonathan has worked at the Needham Free Public Library and Wellesley Free Library as a Library Assistant.  Jonathan is a Library Assistant at the Wellesley Free Library.  He is engaged to his long time girlfriend, Tricia Earnshaw, and he will also be pursuing a Masters of Library Science degree.  Currently, he is Vice-Chair of the Board of Library Trustees, a member of the Dedham Town Republican Committee, Dedham Historical Society, a St. Mary's parishioner, member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Friends of the Dedham Public Library and Massachusetts Library Association.

Jonathan has strong family ties and resides in the Oakdale area of Dedham.  He is a dedicated advocate of libraries and programs for young adults and the young at heart.