PRESS RELEASE from Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Contact:
Suzi Emmerling
CarolinaFest 2012 Moves to Uptown Charlotte

Charlotte, NC – The Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee announced that it is moving CarolinaFest 2012 – the family friendly Labor Day celebration and convention week kick off event – from Charlotte Motor Speedway to Uptown Charlotte. The move places the kick off event in the center of convention related events and will give more Americans access to convention activity in a centralized location.

The following statement is from Dan Murrey, Executive Director of the Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee:

“Our goal in hosting CarolinaFest to kick-off the 2012 Democratic National Convention is to provide an open and accessible convention experience to more Americans than ever before. In order to facilitate public caucus meetings – and to maximize accessibility, transportation, and proximity of all guests – we have decided that moving CarolinaFest 2012 to Uptown Charlotte is the best way to achieve that goal.  While we regret having to move CarolinaFest away from our great partners at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the City of Concord, we are thrilled with the opportunity that comes with hosting this event in Uptown Charlotte.

“The location of CarolinaFest 2012 has changed but the elements of the event will not. Guests attending CarolinaFest 2012 will enjoy a free event with interactive expositions, family oriented activities, live music, speakers and history in the making, all in a centralized location. The event location on Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte puts the celebration in the middle of the 2012 Democratic National Convention’s facilities: Time Warner Cable Arena, the Charlotte Convention Center, and Bank of America Stadium. Caucus meetings are open to the public and will be easily accessible from CarolinaFest 2012. The move will make it easy for Charlotte-area residents to utilize public transportation to attend the event and provides additional economic opportunities for local businesses.

“The Democratic National Convention will bring the attention of the nation and the world to our city and region. CarolinaFest 2012 provides an outstanding opportunity to showcase our area to visitors and give locals an opportunity to participate in the convention.”

Those interested in more information should sign up for updates at www.CarolinaFest2012.com.
 

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The Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established by the city of Charlotte to fulfill obligations of the master contract with the Democratic National Convention Committee. In addition to those obligations, Charlotte in 2012 works to engage the citizens of Charlotte and the Carolinas through business and civic opportunities, ensure that the Convention leaves a positive lasting legacy, and tell Charlotte and the region's story to the nation and the world. For more information, visit us online at www.charlottein2012.com.

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former Presidential Candidate Gary Bauer congratulated Governor Scott Walker for his win in Wisconsin's recall election, calling it "another sign that taxpayers will award office holders ready to do the hard work of reigning in out-of-control government spending."

Bauer, the chairman of the Campaign for Working Families,  made the following statement:

"I congratulate Governor Scott Walker for his hard-fought victory tonight, and most especially for having the courage of his convictions to fight the good fight. But the victory in Wisconsin is not Scott Walker's alone.  It is a victory for the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin, who foot the bill year after year.  It is a victory for common sense over powerful special interests.  It is a victory that taxpayers in every state can celebrate.  It is a victory, yes, even for some union members.

"Since Gov. Walker's reforms were enacted, tens of thousands of state employees have opted to keep more of the money they earn rather than let the public employees union siphon off their hard-earned dollars.  In other words, once given the choice, more than half of the public employees union's members decided that they didn't need the union.  These reforms will pay real dividends for the taxpayers of Wisconsin.  They are the real winners tonight.

"The recall election is a sign of good things to come.  The power of the Big Labor bosses has finally been checked, not just in Wisconsin, but also in scores of other states across the country.  More governors, legislators and taxpayers will be inspired to stand up against the liberal labor unions and do what is truly in the best interests of their communities.  Wisconsin's 10 Electoral College votes are now in play, and the anti-tax, small government movement that swept the country in 2010 is about to sweep Barack Obama out of office in 154 days!"

Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1drYR)