Connecticut’s new kid governor sworn in Friday

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Whereas most fifth graders have been in class this morning, seven college students have been getting sworn into workplace on the Previous State Home.

A Cupboard led by Connecticut’s latest child Governor Ellie Mendez shook fingers, met the press, and mentioned the platforms that bought them elected.

The youngsters’ platforms included every part from nervousness and despair to literacy and meals enchancment.

Hosted by the Connecticut Democracy Heart, greater than 9,400 fifth graders throughout the state voted within the November election.

“Ellie begins her time period on Inauguration Day,” Connecticut’s Child Governor State Coordinator Nicole Pitruzzello. “All through her time period, she’s going to attempt to accomplish the three factors of her ‘Categorical Your Emotions’ platform and make different appearances throughout the state as properly”

At simply 10 years previous, Governor Ellie Mendez had no downside maintaining with some hardball questions on her first day in workplace.

Many children requested if there could be extra effort to get Justin Bieber to Connecticut and about what occurs to your mother and father for those who don’t get what you need for Christmas.

Proud mother Stacey Mendez could also be a bit bias, however says she will be able to’t wait to see what her little lady can accomplish in workplace.

“Ellie is my first born so I’m tremendous happy with her,” stated Stacey. “I’m additionally shocked, and simply can’t imagine how far she’s come on this entire course of from begin to end.”

This fifth grader has some work to do in workplace, and he or she is simply getting began.

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