Justin Farmer, a current Hamden legislative council member running for state 17th district senate, is seen with one of 110 Hamden residents who attended his rally. Courtesy: Peter O’Neill
Over 110 Hamden residents came to Keefe Community Center to show their support for Justin Farmer, a Hamden legislative councilman. Farmer is running for the state 17th district senate.
Several local speakers from the area came to endorse Farmer.
“[Justin] is bringing the most energy, the brightest and boldest ideas, and the most grass-roots support to social justice in this race. Every political campaign I care about, Justin is there,” said Ben Leven, a member of the Yale endowment justice coalition.
“Accountability is measured with ‘where are you?’ and we know [Justin] is there,” said Seth Poole of New Haven.
“It doesn’t make any sense to be the person running for higher office if I can’t hold down my community,” said Farmer.
Miriam Kahn, a Hamden global-youth activist, is seen endorsing Farmer. Her and several other community members endorsed farmer at Keefe community center. Courtesy: Peter O’Neill
During his speech, Justin talked about the current issues he would like to tackle. He referenced the objective of establishing plausible public transportation, overcoming the opioid crisis, and using funds to fight climate change.
“The best thing about Justin is that he inspires us to continue fighting. Justin is hope for an equitable future,” said Miriam Kahn, a Hamden global-youth activist.
Farmer would be representing the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Naugatuck, Derby Hamden, and Woodbridge.
“[This] is a diverse community, but I don’t think it is a challenge that we can’t surmount,” said Farmer.
Justin gave a speech following several Hamden residents who endorsed him. Farmer chooses to focus his attention on public transport, the opioid crisis, and climate change. Courtesy: Peter O’Neill