(Saint Paul) – Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman today announced three public forums in preparation for the 2008 Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center.  After announcing the successful signing of the convention contract in January, the Coleman Administration committed to holding two public forums by mid-April of this year.  Mayor Coleman will attend the second forum on March 12th at the Battle Creek Recreation Center.

“It’s incredibly important that folks get involved in the process,” said Mayor Coleman.  “Hosting the convention in 2008 is an opportunity of a lifetime to showcase Saint Paul to the world, but at the end of the day, this about doing what’s right for Saint Paul.  That’s why it’s critical for residents and businesses to have a seat at the table and get involved early so we can make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
 

RNC Public Forum #1:

When:         Monday, March 5, 2007, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Where:       City Hall - Conference Room 42, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55102

Who:           Councilmember Debbie Montgomery
                    Matt Bostrom, Assistant Chief of Police
                    John Choi, Saint Paul City Attorney
                    John Kelly, Saint Paul Assistant City Attorney
                    John Kirkwood, U.S. Secret Service
                    Erin Dady, Marketing Director for City of Saint Paul
 
 

RNC Public Forum #2:

When:         Monday, March 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where:        Battle Creek Recreation Center, 75 S. Winthrop Street, Saint Paul, MN 55119
 

Who:           Mayor Chris Coleman
                    Councilmember Kathy Lantry
                    Matt Bostrom, Assistant Chief of Police
                    John Choi, Saint Paul City Attorney
                    John Kelly, Saint Paul Assistant City Attorney
                    John Kirkwood, U.S. Secret Service
                    Erin Dady, Marketing Director for City of Saint Paul
                    Jeff Larson, Minneapolis Saint Paul Host Committee
 
 

RNC Public Forum #3:

When:         Monday, March 26, 2007, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where:       West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Who:           Councilmember Dave Thune
                    Matt Bostrom, Assistant Chief of Police
                    John Choi, Saint Paul City Attorney
                    John Kelly, Saint Paul Assistant City Attorney
                    John Kirkwood, U.S. Secret Service
                    Erin Dady, Marketing Director for City of Saint Paul
                    Cyndi Lesher, Minneapolis Saint Paul Host Committee
 
 

The City created an email account for residents to send comments if they cannot attend the public forums: convention@stpaul.gov.