NCAA Could Shun Charlotte Over HB2
CHARLOTTE, NC — Organizations could continue shunning Charlotte over House Bill Two.
Since the NBA pulled the All-Star Game from the city Thursday, the NCAA says it wants to review cities’ non-discrimination details before deciding whether to bring title events there.
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“I think the decision is P.C. B.S.,” Gov. Pat McCrory said Friday about the NBA’s decision.
“We as a state can not continue this kind of economic hemorrhaging,” State Rep. Chris Sgro fired back.
The NCAA wants cities that have placed bids to host title events to complete a seven page non-discrimination policy questionnaire by August 12. Charlotte will have to outline how it protects participants and spectators from discrimination. House Bill Two stopped the city from adding the LGBT community to the non-discrimination ordinance.
“The NCAA has already said it will not host tournaments in states or cities without LGBT protections,” said Rep. Sgro.
City Council Member John Autry is calling on voters to oust the governor.
“All are welcome in our community, but something has to change in the general assembly and the Governor’s Mansion,” said Autry.
Governor McCrory’s opponent in November, Roy Cooper’s Campaign wrote: “Make no mistake, the NBA’s decision to pull the All-Star Game is a damaging blow to our economy and our reputation, and Governor McCrory should stop pointing fingers and take responsibility.”
Gov. McCrory in Charlotte Friday fired back.
“I pick common sense values to protect our children and our schools over money,” said Gov. McCrory.
The Governor says the NBA will have to work out legal ramifications of cancelling All-Star Weekend in Charlotte.
“I wish the NBA would have had the patience to wait on the courts to resolve this very complex, personal privacy issue,” said Gov. McCrory.
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority says attorneys are reviewing the contract which included 27,000 hotel rooms and the venue agreements for the arena and convention center space.
