No firm numbers have been released, but Marquette University is reporting about one-third of its dorm rooms will be filled with contractors and Democratic National Convention staff next month.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the event starting August 17th to dramatically reduce its presence in Milwaukee.
85 rooms at Milwaukee School of Engineering will also be dedicated to D-N-C people. The rooms were reserved when convention organizers feared Milwaukee wouldn’t have enough hotel rooms for the expected 50,000 visitors.
Hotels in the city’s downtown area have already been devastated by the cancellation of Summerfest, Milwaukee Brewers games and other events.
They’re usually near capacity during the summer months.
