Morristown Mayor Launches Re-Election Campaign

MORRISTOWN, NJ— With the 2016 election season barely behind us, local politicians are looking forward toward the 2017 election cycle. Current Morristown Mayor Timothy Dougherty is one of them, officially announcing a re-election bid Monday morning.

Alongside Senator Corey Booker, Dougherty announced his campaign at a local restaurant.

"I am as excited about the future of our town as I have ever been. When I think about the last 7 years and the positive things we have accomplished, I can only imagine what the next four will bring," Dougherty said.

Under Dougherty, Morristown began its paid sick time ordinance and did not see any tax increases on residents.

He was not without his issues, however: Dougherty was investigated for violating campaign finance laws in the 2009 election.

Running with Dougherty are Councilwoman Toshiba Foster, Councilman Michael Elms and Council Candidate David Silva, who would be the first Latino elected in Morristown’s history.