Matthew J. Doherty

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10-5-09-report

DOHERTY ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION

Belmar Councilman Fights to Keep Property Taxes Stable, Improve Quality of Life

 BELMAR - Councilman Matt Doherty announced today his intention to seek re-election this November, citing his accomplishments in improving the quality of life for borough residents and laying out his agenda for a second term.

 ”I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the families of Belmar, and I look forward to continuing my service,” Doherty said. “From keeping property taxes stable, searching for shared services with other communities, protecting private property against eminent domain, increasing the public’s right to know about financial campaign contributions and securing a generator for our seniors, I will never stop working for Belmar.”

Doherty has focused significant time in his first term to the accessibility and quality of life of Belmar - from promoting infrastructure projects in town to creating accessibility for seniors, the disabled and families with strollers with the blue MOBI mats on the beach.  He has also fought for Belmar’s business owners, such as advocating the successful “Buy in Belmar” campaign during this past holiday season and writing the ordinance to protect businesses from eminent domain two years after spearheading passage of a similar ordinance to protect private homes in Belmar.

Doherty’s work on the Council drew acclaim from an array of elected officials.

“Matt is an incredibly hard worker who always puts the people’s interest first,” said Mayor Ken Pringle. “He is a great asset to the Council, and I am impressed at how much he has accomplished in his first term.

Council President Merry Brennan said: “We need Matt Doherty on Council. He has the energy and passion required to make Belmar a great place to raise a family.”

“I love working with Matt,” said Councilwoman Claire Deike. “He gives his heart and soul to Belmar, and his commitment to the people he serves is second to none.”

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J. praised Doherty as having done “a tremendous job in a very short period of time. Matt is tireless advocate for the people of Belmar.  He was persistent about getting the generator for the Belmar Senior Building and without him it may never have happened.”

In his second term, Doherty promises to work to revitalize our Main Street area, promote shared services agreements to save tax dollars, increase access to the beach, improve our Library, enhance our Harbor, and continue to ensure Belmar is a model of open and transparent government.

Doherty said, “I look forward to going door to door this year and talking with my bosses - the people of Belmar - about how we can confront the unprecedented challenges we face and keep Belmar a great place to live, raise a family and retire.”

Councilman Doherty currently serves on the following Committees: Harbor Commission, Planning Board, ADA Committee (Coordinator), Council Finance Committee, Council Public Safety Committee. He lives on Inlet Terrace with his wife, Maggie, and their two children, Hannah (age 4) and Claire (age 1). Professionally, he is a Securities Licensed Financial Services Professional with MassMutual Financial Group and owner of Doherty Mortgage located on 10^th Avenue in Belmar.

This year’s election is just around the corner and we have been working hard to inform Belmar’s residents about our campaign.  Though we have been busy, we still have much more to do.  In order to continue making Belmar a great community, our campaign needs the help of dedicated supporters such as yourself.  We are looking for volunteers to make phone calls, go door-to-door, help around the office and host meet and greets at their homes.

If you are interested in helping, please click here and sign up to volunteer through my website.  I thank you for your support and look forward to serving as your next councilman.

Sincerely,

Tom Volker
WeLoveBelmar.com