Inauguration Of Ed Gainey As Pittsburgh's Mayor Going Virtual
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The inauguration of Mayor-Elect Ed Gainey will not be happening in person.
A member of Gainey's transition team sent a memo on Tuesday, announcing that Gainey would sworn in virtually on Monday.
The City of Pittsburgh today announced the inauguration and swearing-in of Mayor-Elect Ed Gainey as the 61st Mayor of Pittsburgh. In accordance with guidance from public health officials, the ceremony will take place virtually. /1 pic.twitter.com/6iOKTqWRq3
— Mayor Ed Gainey (@MayorEdGainey) December 28, 2021
The ceremony is set to start at 1 p.m. on Monday.
There will also be an "Interfaith Prayer for Pittsburgh's Future" at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Gainey will be Pittsburgh's 61st mayor.