Rep. Shaban Hosts Student Town Hall at RES

On Friday State Rep. John Shaban (R-135) hosted a Town Hall-style forum with Redding Elementary School (RES) students to help educate them about Connecticut state government.

Rep. Shaban joined more than 50 third graders and several teachers in the RES cafeteria to answer questions about his role as a State Representative in the General Assembly, and about the role of government generally.  Shaban was invited to speak to the students following their study of state government.  The students formulated the questions and took turns speaking into a microphone to address the legislator.

The questions from the students ranged from what Rep. Shaban’s day-to-day duties include, what type of laws he has voted on, how one becomes a legislator, and what rights and responsibilities the students have as members of society.  To the last question, Rep Shaban stated “all of our laws spring from a belief that we all have the right to be treated fairly and with respect, and the responsibility to treat others fairly and with respect.” 

“I was impressed by the students’ thoughtful questions and their understanding,” said Rep. Shaban, who also has a son at RES. “This was fun, and I’m pleased I could share my experiences and answer their questions.”