Hartford operates with a council-manager form of government. The nine council members and mayor are elected every two years in partisan elections. The day-to-day running of the city is left to the city manager; the council sets policy. The city, which is also the state capital, houses the state government buildings and legislature.
Head Official: Mayor Eddie A. Perez (since 2001; current term expires 2005)
Total Number of City Employees: Not reported
City Information: Mayor's Office, City of Hartford, 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103; telephone (860)522-4888; fax (860)722-6606