Host Committee and Steering Committee Members Announced

Host Committee and Steering Committee Members Announced

The members of the Committee for Charlotte in 2012’s Host Committee and Steering Committee were announced on Tuesday, September 27.

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx and Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers will serve as co-chairs of the Host Committee, with Governor Beverly Perdue and Senator Kay Hagan serving as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Host Committee.

Mayor Harvey Gantt will serve as Chair of the Steering Committee and Governor Jim Hunt and Mr. Hugh McColl will be the Honorary Co-Chairs of the Steering Committee.

A link to the full list of members and chairs is below.

“We are fortunate to have a diverse array of talented and dedicated people who are committed to the success of Charlotte, the Carolinas, the greater southeast region and the Convention,” said Foxx.

“This bipartisan group of leaders, some from within and some outside of Charlotte, will ensure that the convention planning process connects to the Carolinas and beyond. I look forward to working with all of them to put forward the best convention ever."

Host Committee members will keep informed of progress on the convention and upcoming events, and they will communicate to the constituents and interest groups they represent about convention planning activities and opportunities to participate.

The Committee for Charlotte will look to committee members to provide information about ways to engage the broadest cross-section of the public in the convention efforts.

The Steering Committee will serve in an advisory role to the staff and leadership of the Committee for Charlotte. Their collective voice will ensure that Charlotte’s story is told authentically to the broadest possible audience.

"The Steering Committee represents a diverse group of people that will bring the hopes and concerns of their constituencies to our discussions," said former Mayor Harvey Gantt. "Their insights will be invaluable in serving the convention and this region."

The members of the Host and Steering committees have committed to attending regularly scheduled meetings. Some individuals within the group may be called upon for help with special projects based on their individual area of expertise. They serve in a volunteer capacity and will not receive payment or benefits.

“We are incredibly grateful for the time and energy these people are committing to the success of this convention,” said Dan Murrey. “Their work is a public service to the Charlotte community and the Carolinas.”

Welcome to Charlotte!

Charlotte is the 17th largest city in the United States, with a population of just over 700,000. The city is the center of a 16-county region crossing the boundaries of North and South Carolina with a population of just over 1.4 million.

Its residents are diverse, and take pride in both the history of the community and its identity as forward-thinking, energetic New South city.

The Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee joins the people of Charlotte in saying, “Welcome” to everyone attending the 2012 Democratic National Convention!

We’ll be adding much more about the Queen City in the weeks ahead as we begin to tell the Charlotte story to the world – come back soon!

Something for Everyone!

Charlotte offers something for everyone! Visitors will find a vibrant and walkable uptown sports, entertainment and cultural district – from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center to the history of the Fourth Ward to the Levine Center for the Arts, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Charlotte also offers dining, entertainment and shopping options, including Carowinds theme park, U.S. National Whitewater Center, Billy Graham Library, SouthPark Mall and Concord Mills.

Find out more! We’ll be adding more places, events, activities and ideas in the weeks ahead – come back soon!