I am Michelle Embree Ku, and I want to represent you in Hartford. I am running for Newtown’s 106th District
- House of Representatives

I am running to bring a new voice to Hartford

I moved to Newtown fifteen years ago, along with my husband and three children, with my parents following shortly thereafter. I became involved in volunteering in the schools. What was supposed to be a brief interruption in my career in science and research, soon took on a greater purpose. Motivated by the events on December 14, 2012, I became involved in gun violence prevention advocacy and community recovery efforts. Wanting to do more, I ran for the Newtown Board of Education, where I served for eight years (four as the Chair). More recently, I served on the Legislative Council, and I am now a Selectperson.

What continues to inspire me today is what drove me to get involved more than a decade ago. Like many of my neighbors, I want us to live in a safe and affordable community, with accessibility to quality education.

In my twelve years serving Newtown residents, I collaborated with others to find ways to address many key issues such as
  • healthier school start times,
  • school enrollment fluctuations,

  • heating and ventilation in schools,

  • safety and security in schools

  • a ten-year trend of presenting budgets that would pass public approval

I am experienced in the legislative process, and I enjoy being part of problem-solving.
  • chaired the Connecticut Legislature’s Task Force on Life Threatening Food Allergies. ,

  • was a member of the Governor’s Regional Advisory Team to examine how our students would safely return to the classroom during COVID.

  • chaired the Government Relations Committee for the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education

  • was President of the EdAdvance Board of Directors.

I am running to address the concerns expressed by my Newtown neighbors. Many of these issues need solutions that go beyond Newtown, which is why I want to give Newtown a meaningful voice in Hartford.
  • I will fight for a healthcare system that actually works for us. One that provides for family planning, a better insurance marketplace, and quality hospitals. And I will advocate to address the public health threat of gun violence;

  • I will continue to fight for education – better air quality in our schools, learning that leads to opportunities, and special education funding;

  • I will advocate to protect the health of our environment by encouraging smart development, better solid waste management and the use of green resources;

  • I will press for more accessible housing and a livable community, inclusive of all residents.

I’m running to bring a new voice to our state government and to represent you. Over the coming weeks and months, I look forward to sharing my ideas with you and hearing your thoughts on how to make Newtown an even better place to live.
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Capitol building in Hartford
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