HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – It is Inauguration Day for Connecticut’s new Kid Governor.
Makhi Ettienne-Modeste was sworn in Friday morning at the Old State House in Hartford.
He was chosen from more than 8,000 students at 134 schools that participated in the Kid Governor statewide election.
He ran on a platform of stopping animal cruelty and says he’s ready for his new role.
“Really just cherish this because I know I’m going to remember it for the rest of my life,” Makhi said.
Makhi’s cabinet members were also sworn in.
They were finalists in the kid governor race.