Jahana Hayes, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 5th district, shared her activities in a series of tweets on April 21, 2025. A former educator and advocate for civic engagement, Hayes highlighted several initiatives and visits related to educational and community programs on her Twitter account.
On April 21, 2025, Hayes informed constituents through her first tweet that her “Casework On Your Corner” team would be available at Danbury City Hall. She wrote, “Our Casework On Your Corner team will see you TODAY at Danbury City Hall from 11 AM to 4 PM.” This initiative is aimed at facilitating direct assistance and support to local residents through a personal and accessible approach.
Later on the same day, Hayes tweeted about her visit to Naugatuck High School. She stated, “Found my way back to the classroom today. This time at Naugatuck High School. I was invited to discuss the importance of continued civics participation and answer a variety of student questions.” This reflects her continued commitment to education and instilling civic duty among young students.
In a subsequent tweet, Hayes discussed her initiative related to childcare. At Tunxis Community College Early Childhood Center, she addressed the challenges faced by student-parents in finding affordable childcare. Hayes shared, “As a student parent myself, I know how hard it was to find affordable childcare. Today, I visited the Tunxis Community College Early Childhood Center to see their early childhood educator preparation programs. I introduced the PROSPECT Act, to expand access to high-quality”. The visit and the introduction of the PROSPECT Act underline her efforts in enhancing early childhood education opportunities and support for students.
Jahana Hayes was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, in 1973 and currently resides in Wolcott. A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, she has represented Connecticut’s 5th District since succeeding Elizabeth Esty in 2019.
