An eight-member delegation of the Republican National Committee(RNC) toured Cincinnati today to see if the city might be a suitable location for the 2016 Republican National Convention.
Cincy2016, the local committee pushing for the convention, gave the group from the RNC a tour of US Bank Arena, the proposed venue for the convention; the Cincinnati Convention Center, and downtown hotels.
RNC committee members were also briefed by the locals on technical aspects of holding the convention, including security, transportation and whether or not the city can raise approximately $50 million to host the convention.
“We had a very productive and successful site visit today,’’ said John Barrett, the CEO of Western & Southern and a leader of Cincy2016. “We’re confident that the team was impressed by the amenities, convenience, accessibility and unique charm of our Queen City.”
Cincinnati is one of six cities under consideration.
In mid-May, the RNC site selection committee will narrow that list. Those cities that make the cut will then receive visits from the full 17-member committee, probably in late May or June.
The final selection will come in late summer or early fall, according to the RNC.
