Newington Legislators Continue Tradition of Seeking Youth’s Input

Press release from Turco For Newington:

July 28, 2020

State Representative Gary Turco, State Representative Kerry Wood, State Senator Matt Lesser, and special guests are inviting town residents to take part in a Youth Roundtable conversation on Wednesday, August 5th from 4-6 PM at the Rotary Pavilion in Churchill Park.

The Newington legislative delegation wants to hear about the challenges that Newington Zoomers and Millennials are facing and what ideas they have to build a better and brighter future in Connecticut. As this event is in person, attendees will be required to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing throughout.

Issues to be discussed include COVID-19 relief and restoring job opportunities, racial and social justice, voting access, higher education, and climate change.

“It has been important to the whole Newington delegation to connect with our youth in the community, understand the challenges they’re currently facing and listen to their ideas for change.” said Turco. “Now with the COVID-19 crisis many of our young residents and professionals will face additional challenges and they need to know we will have their backs in creating state policies that will help them succeed now and into the future.”

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
What: YOUTH ROUNDTABLE
When: August 5, 2020: 4-6 PM
Where: Churchill Park, 1991 Main Street,
Newington, CT 061111

This press release was produced by Turco For Newington. The views expressed here are the author's own.