Miami 'anxious, not frustrated' over Democrats' 2020 convention indecision
On the heels of critical comments from his predecessor, Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber, the point man on negotiations to bring the 2020 Democratic presidential convention to Miami next summer, said Wednesday that the plodding pace on a decision to name a host city has made him “anxious” but “not frustrated.”
Gelber told the Miami Herald that he respects Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez’s need to be deliberate as he chooses between Miami, Houston and Milwaukee. And he dismissed the idea that the decision was coming so late that planning and fundraising for the event have been set back.
“It’s been a pretty long process, so I’m assuming it will be this week or next,” said Gelber. “A couple of extra days won’t dramatically change anyone’s life. I fully appreciate some of the frustration. I don’t know that I share it. I’m anxious. I’m not frustrated.”
Gelber’s comments contrast with those made Tuesday by former Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine, the co-chairman of Miami’s convention committee. Levine, a prominent Democratic fundraiser and recent gubernatorial candidate, told Politico that Perez has dragged his feet to the point of hurting preparations no matter where the event is held.
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