Connecticuts kid governor hopes to end bullying NBC Connecticut [Video]

On Friday, Keudy Martinez from Waterbury was sworn in at Connecticut’s 11^th kid governor.

Martinez joins a list of outstanding fifth grade boys and girls who look to serve their communities and the state.

“For me to be a leader, it means everything,” Martinez said. “To be supportive and help everyone and encourage them and just be a role model.”

Martinez won the votes of thousands of students during his campaign, which he platformed on school safety and stopping bullying.

“I picked my platform because I noticed how schools are not really safe,” he said. “Kids are being bullied nowadays and I wanted to change that.”

He will work alongside his cabinet members to try to change that. The young leaders all ran on different platforms including promoting self-confidence, advocating for mental health, encouraging health eating, littering and protecting endangered animals.

“I wanted to make a difference in my community and my …