Urge Municipalities NOT to Opt Out of RNC Bar Time Extension

​You may have heard that the state passed a law allowing businesses in certain areas of the state to extend bar time during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July allowing businesses to capitalize on the economic opportunity the convention will provide. However, The Wisconsin Restaurant Association has heard that some municipalities in Southeast Wisconsin are considering passing ordinances that would opt them out of the extended bar time. 
 
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association is sending a letter to municipalities in the counties of Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Rock, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Jefferson, Dane, Ozaukee, Washington, Dodge, Columbia, Sheboygan, or Fond du Lac County encouraging them to consider allowing those who could benefit from this extension to be allowed to do so.
 
If you feel that your municipality should embrace the benefits that may come with the extended bar time, please consider reaching out to your municipal leadership. Additionally, you may want to contact nearby hotels who may be hosting these convention guests and let them know if your operation will be open additional hours. So, when asked by their guests for dining and entertaining options, they can share your location.
 
If you feel that you do not wish to stay open for whatever reason, you always have the ability to set your own hours – and are under no obligation to extend your hours. Staying open later is optional, not mandatory. However, please support other businesses who are located near convention hotels who may  be interested in serving these visitors.

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Read the Letter to Municipalities