Sanders could speak on Sunday, March 6 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, Rubino said, which was the only day in March that would work for the campaign.

Utica could “feel the Bern” next month.

Efforts are underway to bring Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, to the city, said Herkimer resident Keith Rubino, a local volunteer for the Sanders campaign.

“Right now, the process is in motion,” he said. “We’re working on generating enough excitement and buzz to get the campaign to confirm it.”

Sanders could speak Sunday, March 6, at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, Rubino said. That was the only day in March that would work for the campaign.

“It’s a great place for a rally,” Rubino said.

R. Warren Gill III, a regional press secretary for the Sanders’ campaign, said “there's nothing on the schedule at this time. As I'm sure you can imagine, campaign schedules are extraordinarily flexible. We'll be sure to advise if he does come to Utica.”

Rubino said, “We’re still working on making the final preparations. I have gotten all the financial figures down and gave those to the campaign and now we are just waiting on them.”