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Born in [[Corozal, Puerto Rico]], Mr. Perez arrived in Hartford in 1969 at the age of 12. His family was greeted by substandard housing and limited opportunities for Latinos. In order to escape the social turmoil in Hartford during the 1970’s, the Perez family moved frequently in search of a safe environment |
Born in [[Corozal, Puerto Rico]], Mr. Perez arrived in Hartford in 1969 at the age of 12. His family was greeted by substandard housing and limited opportunities for Latinos. In order to escape the social turmoil in Hartford during the 1970’s, the Perez family moved frequently in search of a safe environment. This served as the foundation for what Mayor Perez stands for today. It is what The [[Hartford Courant]] characterizes as “a living metaphor for survival, continually evolving”. |
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Mr. Perez graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1976, and later earned an Associate’s Degree from [[Capital Community Technical College]]. Along the way, his affiliations included the youth group at Sacred Heart Church, led by Father Tom Goekler. Father Tom Goekler and “Big Brother” David Lowery became father figures to the future Mayor, instilling in him a passion for community service. |
Mr. Perez graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1976, and later earned an Associate’s Degree from [[Capital Community Technical College]]. Along the way, his affiliations included the youth group at Sacred Heart Church, led by Father Tom Goekler. Father Tom Goekler and “Big Brother” David Lowery became father figures to the future Mayor, instilling in him a passion for community service. |
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Revision as of 20:14, 20 December 2005
Eddie Alberto Perez is the Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut. Mr. Perez has made history by being the City’s first Latino Mayor. He changed the City Charter in 2002, and is now the CEO of Hartford.
Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, Mr. Perez arrived in Hartford in 1969 at the age of 12. His family was greeted by substandard housing and limited opportunities for Latinos. In order to escape the social turmoil in Hartford during the 1970’s, the Perez family moved frequently in search of a safe environment. This served as the foundation for what Mayor Perez stands for today. It is what The Hartford Courant characterizes as “a living metaphor for survival, continually evolving”.
Mr. Perez graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1976, and later earned an Associate’s Degree from Capital Community Technical College. Along the way, his affiliations included the youth group at Sacred Heart Church, led by Father Tom Goekler. Father Tom Goekler and “Big Brother” David Lowery became father figures to the future Mayor, instilling in him a passion for community service.
In 1978, Mr. Perez took a job as a VISTA volunteer to address tenant issues in the North End. That position led to his role as the founding member of the grassroots organization O.N.E./C.H.A.N.E. In 1986, he became the Director of MASH (Make Something Happen), an early welfare-to-work effort for families in public housing.
Three years later, the President of Trinity College was looking for its first Director of Community Relations--- and Eddie Perez fit the bill. By 1994, Mr. Perez had earned a degree in economics from Trinity (while working there full time), and was named Associate Vice President of Community and Government Relations for Trinity.
In June of 1999, he was tapped to be the President and Executive Director of the Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA), which is an organization founded by Trinity College and Hartford Hospital. In that capacity, he spearheaded the completion of the $112 million Learning Corridor and launched SINA’s $220 million Neighborhood Initiative. Both are now recognized as national models for comprehensive community revitalization.
Perez was first elected as Mayor of Hartford in 2001.