For Immediate Release: Governor Ned Lamont Joins Jr Newtown Action Alliance for Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable Ahead of National Gun Violence Awareness Day Rally and March
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June 1, 2026
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Governor Ned Lamont Joins Jr Newtown Action Alliance for Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable Ahead of National Gun Violence Awareness Day Rally and March
Youth Leaders to Discuss Connecticut’s Progress and the Work Still Needed to End Gun Violence
NEWTOWN, CT — Governor Ned Lamont will join members of Jr Newtown Action Alliance (Jr NAA) for a youth-led roundtable discussion on gun violence prevention on Friday, June 5, 2026, ahead of the community’s National Gun Violence Awareness Day Rally and March.
Moderated by Newtown Action Alliance Chairwoman Po Murray, the conversation will bring together youth advocates and state leadership to discuss Connecticut’s progress in reducing gun violence, the importance of youth civic engagement, and the policies and investments still needed to build a future free from gun violence.
The discussion comes as Connecticut continues to lead the nation with strong gun violence prevention laws and as young people across the country increasingly raise their voices against gun violence in schools and communities.
EVENT DETAILS
What:
Jr Newtown Action Alliance Roundtable Discussion with Governor Ned Lamont
When:
Friday, June 5, 2026
4:30 - 5:30PM
Where:
Cyrenius H Booth Library
25 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Moderator:
Po Murray, Chairwoman, Newtown Action Alliance
Participants:
Governor Ned Lamont
Jr Newtown Action Alliance Youth Leaders
FOLLOWED BY:
National Gun Violence Awareness Day Rally & March
Friday, June 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Old Police Station
3 Main Street
Newtown, CT
Hosted by Jr Newtown Action Alliance
Rally Speakers Include:
Governor Ned Lamont
Matt Holden, Newtown Action Alliance
Malini Parikh, CAGV Youth Council
Amy Taylor, Teachers Unify
Bruce Walczak, First Selectman of Newtown
Michelle Embree Ku, Candidate for Connecticut’s 106th House District
“This conversation reflects the power of youth leadership and the urgency of continuing our work to end gun violence,” said Po Murray, Chairwoman of Newtown Action Alliance. “Young people are not waiting for change — they are helping lead it.”
The media is encouraged to attend. Interview opportunities may be available following the roundtable and rally.
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Newtown Action Alliance (www.newtownactionalliance.org) is a Newtown-based, national grassroots organization formed after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. Our mission is to achieve the steady and continuous reduction of gun violence through legislative and cultural changes.
Jr Newtown Action Alliance is a high school club at Newtown High School working to protect students from gun violence.