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.

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