RNC CHARLOTTE VOTE: Republican leaders officially name Charlotte as host city for 2020 RNC

AUSTIN, Texas – The Republican National Committee officially named Charlotte on Friday as host city of the 2020 Republican National Convention. 19659004] Charlotte's leaders arrived in Austin, Texas on Thursday, in anticipation of their official designation as the host city of the 2020 National Convention.

"I am delighted to announce that Charlotte will be the host city of the Republican National Convention 2020, "said Ronna McDaniel, President of RNC." We look forward to seeing the Queen City take center stage when the Republican Party takes over the mandate of President Donald Trump and Vice President President Mike Pence to continue to fight for the American people. "

We are willing to have an open discussion," said the Vi Lyles area. "This shows the continuous progress our city can make as a southern city."

"Most of our votes are not by party. I think most of us vote for what makes Charlotte a great city for everyone, "said Lyles. "We think we can be a great example for this country."

"It's time for us to work together and profit from a very good result," said Councilman Ed Driggs. Get out of politics, do what's good for the city, "said New York Mayor Julie Eiselt. I think we did that in this case.

At the Republican Summer Meetings in Austin, the RNC Site Selection Committee voted in camera on Wednesday morning unanimously Queen City to host the convention.

All 168 members of the RNC delegation made it official by a vote Friday morning.

"We are incredibly proud to have contributed to this opportunity on behalf of our great city" Tom Murray, General Manager of Visitors. "Charlotte has the collaboration, infrastructure and hospitality that will make the RNC 2020 an unforgettable experience for its participants. We recognize and are prepared for the enormous responsibility of hosting 35,000 visitors in our community for this event and are looking forward to getting started. "

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At a candid question-and-answer session hosted by Charlotte City Councilor Tariq Bokhari, the Chair of the Selection Committee, Ron Kaufman explained in detail how Friday's vote for Charlotte took place. From these seven cities, Charlotte and Las Vegas distinguished themselves

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Kaufman said he was surprised to see that most of the speakers were in favor.

He added that he liked the diversity of speakers. and says that he is confident Charlotte will gather and organize a big convention.

Asked about security and protests, Kaufman said it's the least of his worries.

He said that Cleveland was a more partisan city than Charlotte and "

" There is so much time and effort to make sure that Charlotte will be the safest city in America. week, "said Kaufman.

Doug Lebda, CEO of LendingTree The Charlotte-based loan exchange company, was also in Texas, and said that every major convention and trade show will look at Charlotte since the city will have landed at once DNC and RNC.

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