Representative Khan Takes Oath Of Office
Representative Maryam Khan (D-Hartford, Windsor) was sworn in today to represent the 5th House District in the towns of Hartford and Windsor for the remainder of Connecticut's 2022 Legislative Session. Rep. Khan's swearing-in marks a historic day for the state, she is the first Muslim member of Connecticut House.
"I am honored to represent my community and eager to get to work in Hartford," Rep. Khan said. "My community and the state continue to face unprecedented challenges, but a bright future is on the horizon and I am committed and ready to hit the ground running to face these obstacles head on and move Connecticut forward."
"I’m excited to welcome Maryam Khan to the Connecticut House of Representatives," said Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D-Hartford). "As part of the Hartford delegation, I look forward to working with Rep. Khan on important policy initiatives this legislative session."
"I am excited to welcome Rep. Khan to the state House of Representatives. As the first Muslim member of the House, Maryam is a role model as we continue to ensure we are an inclusive and representative democracy. Rep. Khan is a strong leader in her community, and I am certain will bring that same passion and experience to the General Assembly. I look forward to working with Rep. Khan in her new role as state representative," said House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D - East Hartford, Manchester).
Rep. Khan is an educator and community activist who will utilize her unique experiences to address a number of community- and state-wide disparities she witnessed, and hopes to offer plans for quality education, funding for community infrastructure, and more inclusionary processes for local decision-making.
Representative Maryam Khan will serve as a member on the Aging, Children, and Judiciary Committees.
The Representative of the 5th District invites her constituents to reach out to her any time with their opinions on pending legislation, ideas for enhancing State Government, or if they need assistance navigating issues with state agencies. Feel free to email her at Maryam.Khan@cga.ct.gov, or call her at the Capitol (860) 240-8500.
