2022 Archive

Democratic Candidate 

Maryam Khan is the Endorsed Democratic candidate for State Representative. She is a proud resident of the Deerfield neighborhood in Windsor. Maryam’s civil services started when she served the Windsor Mosque’s community as a Sunday school teacher, a youth group leader. For many years, Maryam led the voter registration drives at the mosque as well. For the past several years, Maryam also led the annual backpack and school supply giveaway held at the Hungerford Mosque in Hartford. or the past 6 years Maryam has coordinated the annual school back to school give away.    

Maryam is an educator and has taught all grade levels, starting off as a preschool teacher, a K-12 behavior specialist and is now a certified special education teacher. Maryam has taught at Milner school in Hartford’s north end and most recently at Prince tech high school. As an education, Maryam believes in access to quality education for all. Beyond the classroom, Maryam also serves as Vice President of Windsor’s Board of Education to ensure equitable access for all students.   

During her years of teaching and serving on the Windsor board of education, Maryam has seen firsthand the disparities that exist within our education system. Maryam has fought vigorously for access to quality education for all, funding our infrastructure and making room for inclusion at the decision-making table.   

If elected, Maryam will fight for the issues of the district with firmness and poise. Some issues she plans to champion include safe and adequate housing, quality education, and safety in the community.   

Maryam’s slogan is, “let’s get to work, together.” Over the last several weeks, she has been out in the community, knocking doors and speaking to people in the community. Maryam is committed to being the voice of Hartford and Windsor community at the state capitol. On March 1st, elect Maryam Khan to be the next state representative for district 5. 

Republican/Independent Candidate

The Windsor Republican Town Committee unanimously endorses Charles Windsor Jackson, III for the 5th Assembly District’s March 1, 2022 Special Election.    

In related news, on Sunday January 23rd the Independent Party of CT held their State Central Convention with a vote of 12-0 to cross endorse candidate Jackson.    

Charles is 51 years old from Mahl Ave in Hartford and has resided for the last twenty years as a resident in the village of Wilson in Windsor. Mr. Jackson is the only candidate to reside in the now and soon to be reapportioned 5th Assembly District for more than thirty years.    

In 2019, candidate Jackson was elected to serve as one of the three Constables for Windsor and reelected for a second term in 2021.    Jackson is a member of several commissions, boards, councils, and civic organizations. He serves as the Chair of the Fair Rent Commission, Treasurer for the Hartford Area Cable Television Access Council, Secretary of the Wilson Deerfield Advisory Council, and Win-TV Board of Directors member. In 2014 he became the first black man to be granted the title of Worshipful Master of the Windsor Freemasons Washington Lodge #70 since its 1825 inception.  

Charles is a twice Emmy Nominated Investigative Photojournalist & National Association of Broadcasters Photographer of the Year. For 8 years, Charles worked for CT-N, the government channel in the Legislative Office Building. While there he produced an hour-long Week in Review show called the ‘Capitol Report’.    

When asked why he continues to fight he responds with, “My vote, my district, and my neighbors' matter. I’m getting old, so I don’t run much. I walk to office. I’ll eventually get there.”    

If you are wondering why this article is in the 3rd person, it is because my “I” is with the Independents in the 5th. If you’re not sure who to vote for, use your pen to write-in “Windsor”. Your vote will still and must count.    

As the (D) Honorable Mayor Donald Trinks texted me the following message after a town council meeting on September 8, 2020; “I don’t think I’ve known anyone with your passion for that area of town.”    

My name is Charles Windsor Jackson, III. If elected, I promise you a “Peace of Mind Guarantee”.

Petitioning Candidate

Lawrence Jaggon, RN                                             Candidate: 5TH district State representative Hartford/Windsor                                                                              

I am Related to DONALD SANGSTER, former PM of Jamaica     

Education

• Graduated from ST. JAGO High (1981)(Jamaica)    
• Mico Teacher’s College (1986) (Jamaica)
• Registered Nurse - Capital Community College (2001) (Hartford)   

Political Experience   

• Elected Constable in the Town of Windsor
• Commissioner Town planning and Zoning. (Windsor)  
• Former Zoning appeals commissioner  (Windsor)  

Community activities   

• Attends Family Worship center. (Hartford)   
• Worked at Community Health Services (CHS) for 5 years. (HARTFORD)   
• President of a food pantry (Family Worship center) on Burnham Street. (HARTFORD)   
• Member of the cricket Hall of fame. (HARTFORD)  
• Volunteer for the Taste of the Caribbean. (HARTFORD) 
• Volunteer for the West Indian Parade. (Hartford)   
• Advocate for Special needs students. (HARTFORD/WINDSOR)   
• Community Advocate.  (HARTFORD/WINDSOR)   
• Vice President of Windsor cable access TV station /Former President. (WINDSOR)   
• Established a cricket Club at Windsor High school. (WINDSOR)   
• Staff writer for the Windsor Journal and the Bloomfield Messenger.  

Sports   

•  President Connecticut Premier Cricket League   
• Vice President Connecticut Cricket League (CCL)   
• President of Windsor Cricket Club   
• Member Cricket Hall of Fame   
• Youth Cricket Coach   
• Youth Soccer coach