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Republican Mayors Head to Philadelphia Convention, Plan Active Role in Campaign By Ed
Somers
With the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia only one and one-half months away, the Republican Mayors and Local Officials (RMLO) are preparing an active schedule of events for its members and colleagues designed to highlight the role of Republican mayors and local officials in the national arena. Under the leadership of Omaha Mayor Hal Daub, a large number of RMLO members met in Seattle to discuss the convention, and plan strategy in support of their presidential candidate, Texas Governor George W. Bush. In addition, host Mayor John Street of Philadelphia stopped into the meeting to offer an early welcome to the Republican mayors. RMLO will converge on Philadelphia from July 31st though August 3rd as part of a coalition of state and local elected organizations. The coalition includes:
RMLO is currently working with the other coalition members, as well as organizations such as The U.S. Conference of Mayors, in planning a number of activities. On Sunday evening, July 31, there will be a State and Local Opening Gala to welcome officials to Philadelphia and the convention. The event will be the first opportunity for coalition members, friends and colleagues to gather. There will also be a Late Night Dinner for Mayors, most likely on Tuesday, August 2, in downtown Philadelphia. This event will include a formal reception and dinner, followed by late night entertainment and live music. In terms of the convention itself, the coalition will have space in Tent Alley between the First Union Center and the Philadelphia Spectrum. Tent Alley will provide an opportunity for the coalition, other alliances and organizations to socialize in an open forum. The coalition has also petitioned for a club-level suite in the First Union Center every night of the convention.     
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