FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2016
Contact: Brian Lowe
802.735.3983
Mayor Miro Weinberger Statement on Trump Campaign Event
Burlington, VT – Mayor Miro Weinberger released the following statement on the Trump Campaign event scheduled for January 7.
“Vermonters value the First Amendment and robust political debate. In that spirit, I welcome Donald Trump and his presidential campaign to Burlington tomorrow.
“I am concerned, however, that the dramatic over-ticketing of the rally could mar Mr. Trump's visit. Since learning the facts of the ticketing situation late Tuesday, we have repeatedly expressed concern and encouraged the campaign to take steps to better manage the event. There is still time for the campaign to communicate with the thousands of ticket holders to reduce the possibility of inconvenience or a public safety risk for attendees tomorrow night. I urge the Trump Campaign to take responsible steps to ensure the event proceeds smoothly and without incident."
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