Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders may not remember much about the rallies they each held last year in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
But officials at Green Bay City Hall sure do. And they’re miffed the three politicos have stiffed them on police protection bills totaling $24,000.
“We appreciate, and we feel honored, when the candidates come to Green Bay,” said Celestine Jeffreys, chief of staff to Mayor Jim Schmitt. “We are also very appreciative when they honor their debts.”
Green Bay is no anomaly.
The fact that it’s unlikely these cities will ever be reimbursed is saddening. These campaigns raise hundred of millions of dollars and can’t pay for the escort, security details or protection from small governments across the nation that are forced to host their rallies or agree to authorize an event permit with the stipulation that the nominee pays expenses for security & cleanup the city has to spend.