City Vows to Work with DNC to Ensure Successful Event
Birmingham, Ala. – The city of Birmingham on Monday expressed deep disappointment that it had not been selected as one of three finalists to host the Democratic National Convention in 2016, but pledged to work with party officials – and the selected city – to ensure the most successful event yet.
“Despite the long odds, we knew that Birmingham would have been a tremendous host city and would have put together a DNC to remember,” said Birmingham Mayor William A. Bell. “We are a city of heart, hospitality and history. While disappointed that we were not selected, we know that there are many more opportunities for Birmingham to showcase all it has to offer. In the weeks and months ahead, we will be pursuing additional ways to get Birmingham involved in future DNC events.
“Birmingham congratulates the finalist cities of New York, Philadelphia and Columbus and pledges to work with them and the DNC to ensure an incrediby successful 2016 Convention.”
