Eddie A. Perez

Mayor

 

TICKETS GOING FAST FOR INAUGURAL BALL

 

---REMINDER NEWS ADVISORY---

 

The Inaugural Ball is fast approaching for those wishing to join the celebration of Hartford’s future!  Please remember that tickets will not be sold at the door.

 

When:             Saturday, January 5, 2008 7:00 p.m.-Midnight

 

Where:            Connecticut Convention Center

                        100 Columbus Blvd. Downtown Hartford 

 

The Mayor’s Inaugural Ball will be a celebration of the Capital City and its elected officials:  Mayor Eddie A. Perez, The Court of Common Council members--- Council President Cal Torres, Majority Leader rJo Winch, Assistant Majority Leader Jim Boucher, Minority Leader Larry Deutsch, Councilman Ken Kennedy, Councilman Pedro Segarra, Councilman Matt Ritter, Councilman Luis Cotto, and Councilwoman Veronica Airey-Wilson--- as well as City Treasurer Kathleen Palm Devine.

 

The Mayor’s Inaugural Ball is being run by Mayor Perez’s Rising Stars for Hartford, a 501(c)3 organization that supports youth programs and families in Hartford.  All proceeds will benefit this cause.

 

Tickets are $75.00.  If you are interested in purchasing tickets or need more information about the event, please contact Mary Conneely at (860) 841-0175.

 

REMINDER TO MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA:

 

Please contact Sarah Barr, Director of Communications, at (860) 522-4888 x6217 so that your name is on the media list.  Credentials will be required as will proper attire for this black tie optional event.  If a media outlet cannot assign a specific individual, please call to reserve a space for a “reporter” or “reporter and photographer” etc.  to help us with an accurate head count.