GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – In a matter of hours thousands of supporters will be gathering at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay to hear from the Republican presidential nominee.
Preparations are underway for a campaign stop from Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence Friday, August 5th.
The rally begins at 7 p.m. with the doors opening at 4 p.m.
Police chief Andrew Smith says they are prepared to keep everyone safe.
“We really don’t anticipate any problem there. Obviously if there’s protesters we’ll be able to take care of that…working closely with the secret service to make sure everything goes safely and it should be a great event.”
Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt says the extra police presence at events like this cost money.
“Sometimes these visits can be as low as $10,000 up to $30,000 but we will invoice the campaign for that. We’re happy to pay for the security that we provide normally.”
Schmitt says the Trump campaign is paid up from the last visit however he believes the Clinton campaign still owes money.
“We just enjoy having them choose Green Bay out of all the places they can go and everybody pretty much wants them. It’s great they chose the city of Green Bay,” say Schmitt.
WTAQ will have live coverage on-air and on our Facebook page during the event.
