Herbst Raises $20k in State Run Fundraiser

TRUMBULL, CT — First Selectman Tim Herbst's exploratory committee for state office raised $20,000 in donations from a fundraiser held at the Italian Club in Bridgeport Thursday.

About 200 supporters attended, according to the committee.

"It is abundantly clear that voters want candidates for state office who have a record of success on the local level and who can take the fight directly to Gov. Malloy and his insider allies under the Golden Dome," Herbst said. "People in Connecticut want to rally behind someone who has been through the meat grinder, won tough races and who is ready to offer our state a real path to prosperity -- not gimmicks, cuts and higher taxes."

The event was attended by a number of different people including firefighters, police and business owners.

"As a Trumbull business owner Tim has been such a great supporter," said Maria Marcoccia, owner of School Days Preschool, "I know he has the town of Trumbull in his best interests and does everything can to help my business grow."

Image via Tim Herbst for Connecticut 2018 Exploratory Committee