Cost of VP Harris campaign visit in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Mass. ( NEWS10 ) — Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign visit to Pittsfield in July that cost the city just over $50,000.

City officials said more than half the costs were incurred by the police department. Police had to close roads and manage large crowds.

Harris held a fundraiser at the Colonial Theater on July 27, less than a week after Pres. Joe Biden ended his re-election bid and endorsed Harris.

The city said the total cost of her visit was $50,311.79. The breakdown of costs is as follows:

• Pittsfield Police Department: $28,000
• Pittsfield Fire Department: $5,788.96
• Department of Public Services: $16,522.83

The mayor’s office said he has reached out to the Harris Campaign and the Democratic National Committee for reimbursement.

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