NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit New Haven Friday.
This will be the first time the Vice President visited the state since taking office and comes just a few weeks after First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona in Meriden.
Folks in New Haven were reacting to the news on Tuesday.
“I think the city could benefit a great deal and I think there is awareness here that people who need the support badly,” said Teri Chegwiden.
Mayor Justin Elicker also expressing excitement that things are coming together quickly as the city prepares for the Vice Presidents' arrival.
"We all know New Haven is an incredible city and I’m glad she’s acknowledged that as well," Elicker said. "It’s not surprising that she would choose new Haven in particular because we're very representative of the nation as a whole. As far as the challenges were facing throughout the pandemic, a community that’s really struggling to get by. Our police department is in communication with the secret service and her team to make sure she is safe. I think it’ll be a pretty quick visit but we’re grateful to have her here."
Elicker said details of the Harris' itinerary are not yet being released to the public.
FOX61 has learned the visit is part of the White House “Help is Here” Tour celebrating President Biden’s recently passed American Rescue Plan.
Vice President Harris is expected to be joined by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and highlight the Child Tax Credit.
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and the City Counsel hosted a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday evening, discussing the federal aid to the capital city.
Mayor Bronin explaining three types of assistance one of which is intended for public schools. $92 million will directly go to the city of Hartford. The money needs to be spent over a 3.5-year span, by 2024.
The exact details for VP's arrival have not been released yet but more details are expected in the next few days.
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