Eddie Perez Quotes


A lapse in judgment is not a crime.


Citations

Cowan, Alison Leigh. "Mayor of Hartford Is Arrested on Bribery Charges." The New York Times, 28 Jan. 2009, p. A17.

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Eddie Perez
Eddie Perez
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  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician

Eduardo Alberto "Eddie" Perez (born 1957) is an American politician who served as the 65th mayor of Hartford, Connecticut, from 2001 to 2010. Prior to entering politics, Perez worked as a community organizer. Perez served as the first mayor who was also the CEO of the city, a setup known as a Strong Mayor.