Milwaukee secures line of credit for its 2020 Democratic convention bid, clearing last major hurdle

[brooklynite]

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Organizers of Milwaukee's bid for the 2020 Democratic National Convention have cleared the last major hurdle in the city's quest to host the event by lining up a third-party line of credit, Mayor Tom Barrett said Wednesday.

"I have secured a line of credit, which is guaranteed, that really meets the needs that have been brought to us," Barrett said. "And I'm continuing to do more."

In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Barrett declined to provide the total amount of the guarantee, as well as the names of individuals or groups providing it.

"We have some really good people in Milwaukee and other places that have recognized how important this is to our community," Barrett said. "They've stepped up, and are stepping up."

Read more: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/23/milwaukee-secures-line-credit-2020-democratic-convention-bid/2616337002/

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I dunno; I passed through Milwaukee in November, and there's not a lot of "there" (hotels, restaurants, party venues) there.

[htuttle]

1. There used to be a few conventions up to 40,000 people about 30 years ago

NW Mutual Life, for example. Used to drive a taxi there.

I think the 2016 convention drew about 50,000 people, but there should be a lot more space now.

[ancianita]

2. Welp, keep in mind that the state of Wisconsin is actually a Koch company town. Just sayin.'

[elleng]

3. Do we really wanna go there,

considering where they've been recently?

[brooklynite]

5. At this point, your alternative choice is Houston, TX

[elleng]

6. Oh thanks, guess I'll stay in Maryland!

[dragonlady]

4. Milwaukee will be just fine for the convention

We have a new state-of-the-art arena for the convention itself and enough facilities for everyone who comes. Another plus is that Milwaukee is not in an area that has to worry about hurricanes.

[Heartstrings]

7. Yes, it will!

And we have a new Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General and State Treasurer...all democrats!