Eddie Perez (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.
Eddie Pérez | |
|---|---|
| 65th Mayor of Hartford | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – June 25, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Michael P. Peters |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Segarra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) Corozal, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maria Perez |
| Alma mater | Capital Community-Technical College, Trinity College |
Perez was recognized in 2001 for his willingness to challenge the entrenched Hartford political machine and form a multi-party coalition focused on reforming the city government.
In 2017 he pleaded guilty to receiving bribes and criminal attempts to commit larceny in the first degree via extortion, both of which are felonies.
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