2020 Democratic National Convention
Special Coverage
Milwaukee has defined its own narrative over the past year as the host city for the DNC event. This series of news features explores different elements of that process, particularly as ethnic communities seek a foothold in the economic profits from the event, and a positive identity in the eyes of the country. These stories cover the excitement and uncertainty that the opportunity will bring, and the aspirations of Milwaukee’s modern presentation on the national stage.
HaywoodGroup’s One MKE Plaza aims to bring Ikon Hotel to north neighborhoods ahead of DNC
A project by Milwaukee developer HaywoodGroup seeks to redevelop the former Sears store and the 6-acres of neighboring property it acquired last year into “One MKE Plaza,” featuring a much needed hotel that could support the inflow of visitor for the Democratic...
Milwaukee takes center stage in national politics with selection to host 2020 DNC Convention
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced today that Milwaukee has been selected as the host city for the 2020 Democratic National Convention, scheduled for July 13 to 16, 2020. “This is a great day for the city of Milwaukee and for the state of Wisconsin....
A reflection of Values: Milwaukee to represent aspirations for a new national direction
Chair of the Democratic National Committee, Tom Perez, announced the party’s decision to host the 2020 National Convention in Milwaukee on March 11, as a reflection of the city’s values and a strategic part of re-taking the White House. Perez said Milwaukee’s status...
State of the City: Mayor Tom Barrett shares optimistic vision for Milwaukee in 2019 address
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his 2019 State of the City address on March 11 at the Fiserv Forum to a crowd of hundreds. When the speech began, the biggest question on the minds of audience members was if Milwaukee had been selected to host the Democratic...
Photo Essay: Examples of how Milwaukee is fighting back with vibrancy and enthusiasm
“The State of our City continues to improve. Overall, our economy is stronger, our neighborhoods are safer, and our future is brighter. Of course we have challenges, and we need people across Milwaukee, and beyond, to come together to address these challenges, and...
Search committee members evaluate Milwaukee for 2020 Democratic National Convention
As Milwaukee competes with Houston and Miami in bids to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the city’s ability to accommodate roughly 50,000 attendees will be examined by the search committee this week. Nearly all of the members of the DNC’s search...
