A businessman who bought a $1 million inauguration ball package plans to invite disadvantaged people, wounded soldiers and others to the prime event on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Earl Stafford announced plans Thursday for what he’s calling the People’s Inaugural Project at the JW Marriott Hotel.
The package includes 300 rooms, four suites and $200,000 worth of food and drink at the hotel overlooking the inaugural parade route. Stafford also plans to stage two balls.
Stafford is the founder of a Centreville, Va., technology company. The project will be funded by his family foundation.
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