Former State Senator Terry Gerratana and Dr. Frank Gerratana hosted the Twelfth Annual Backyard Barbecue in support of the Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG).
The former state legislator and physician held the event at their Lincoln Street home on August 17, 2019.
Attendees at the event included current and former state elected officials, including Secretary of the State Denise Merrill (D-CT) and State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24).
Held in New Britain, the event was heavily attended by New Britain elected officials and candidates for city offices.
Democratic Mayoral candidate Chris Porcher spoke to the crowd gathered at the event.
Joining him were Ald. Richard Reyes (D-AL), Ward 1 Democratic Council candidate Richard Lacourciere, Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3), Ald. Iris Sanchez (D-3), Democratic At-Large Council candidate Antonio Lavoy, Sr., Democratic Tax Collector candidate Lanette Spranzo-Macaruso, Democratic Board of Education candidate Monica Dawkins, Ald. Katie Breslin (D-AL) and Democratic At-Large Council candidate Chris Anderson.
The event was also billed as the, “First Annual Chili Cook-Off,” and guests tasted and voted on two competing chilies.
The winner in the voting was the entry by Rhona Cohen.
CCAG organizes around politically progressive issues, and says that its work includes,
Organizing door-to-door, raising awareness, finding and training community leaders, citizen lobbyists, and future decision makers. Above all, making sure that the conversations happen. Whether the issue is affordable quality healthcare, democracy, the protection of consumers, or the environment, Citizen Action in all of its forms is critical. Your support now will help to ensure that our voices thunder. Together we will win.
Full disclosure: Rhona Cohen is the Editor of the New Britain Progressive.
