Dozens of Middletown High School students received the unique opportunity to speak directly to Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, as he visited MHS Wednesday morning.
Governor Lamont was joined by State Senators Matt Lesser (District 9) and Jan Hochadel (District 13) and Mayor Gene Nocera, along with Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alan Addley, Interim MHS Principal Ryan Mertel, numerous members of the Middletown High School and Middletown Public Schools administration, and leadership from the Middletown Board of Education.
The governor took questions from students interested in politics, civic engagement and leadership, speaking before a large group gathered inside the Middletown High School library.
Students were eager to have their questions answered by the leaders in attendance, inquiring about everything from the ongoing budget discussions in the city to college affordability, from rising gas prices to the importance of mental health funding, and from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to protections for Connecticut residents amid tensions with federal agencies.
Governor Lamont, along with State Sen. Lesser, State Sen. Hochadel and Mayor Nocera addressed the student questions, ensuring they had a better understanding of what's being done on the local, state and even the federal level to meet the needs of the people of Middletown, as well as all Connecticut residents. The governor also stressed the importance of student voting, and students making their voices heard, as many MHS students approach the voting age of 18, and prepare to make their own informed decisions in the American democratic process.
You can view more photos from the Governor's visit to Middletown High School at the following link.