By Jim Morrill
jmorrill@charlotteobserver.com

Charlotte has won the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

First Lady Michelle Obama announced the choice this morning in an email to members of the Democratic National Committee.

"I am thrilled to make sure you are the first to hear some very exciting news," she wrote. "Charlotte, North Carolina will host the 46th Democratic National Convention in 2012.

"Charlotte is a city marked by its southern charm, warm hospitality, and an "up by the bootstraps" mentality that has propelled the city forward as one of the fastest-growing in the South. Vibrant, diverse, and full of opportunity, the Queen City is home to innovative, hardworking folks with big hearts and open minds. And of course, great barbecue."

Charlotte beat out St. Louis, Cleveland and Minneapolis.

"All the contending cities were places that Barack and I have grown to know and love, so it was a hard choice," Obama wrote. "But we are thrilled to be bringing the convention to Charlotte."

Mayor Anthony Foxx said the convention would allow Charlotte to showcase "what a beautiful, energetic, innovative and diverse city we are building.“

"We’re honored that the Democratic National Committee chose Charlotte to host its 2012 convention,” Foxx said. "As we tell the story of Charlotte, and what a great place our city, state and region are to live and do business, we also will tell the story of America to our fellow citizens and our neighbors around the world.”

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