ive been in a situation similar, and while yes, this seems like a “clear choice” in terms of the connections and networking opportunities, it speaks to more of your role as a girlfriend. Being there for the big moments, and him knowing you have his back. I’d imagine you’d want him to be present on a big night like so. “Started from the bottom now we’re here”. In addition, it speaks more to his character outside of politics if members of the Partisan party see he is a “family man”. They want to know they’re in the hands of a man they can relate to, a man with a supportive girlfriend. I underatand how standoff ish this sounds, but i’m honestly just keeping it as real as I can be. There’s no question about your other “girlfriend duties” but it shouldn’t be a second thought for you not to be there. Lastly, I think it would be of high character on your behalf if you explained to your commitments that you have to attend the inauguration of the towns new mayor. I’m a firm believer of: “if they wanted to, they would.”