Barrido website goes live; supporters plan September 10 picnic fundraiser

Supporters of Jerry Barrido's countywide judicial bid have launched a campaign website and have announced a fundraiser for their candidate on Sunday, September 10. That's a link to the campaign website in the preceding sentence; a link has also been added to the blog Sidebar.

As for the September 10 fundraiser, the Barrido campaign has dubbed it a "Picnic in the Park," to be held at Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Ave., in Brookfield, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Angela McGovern Franklin is the listed host for the event, at which picnic fare, including beer and wine, will be served. Music and other entertainment has been promised, and the organizers expect to have volleyball, basketball and other games for participants to enjoy.

Individual tickets are priced at $25 each, and sponsorships are also available (Supporter - $50, Sponsor - $250). Larger families may wish to attend for a special family price of $100. The campaign is asking that tickets be purchased on the campaign website.