Council President Brian Dougherty was sworn in to his second three year term on the Atlantic Highlands Council at its reorganization meeting Thursday, and minutes later was then unanimously once again elected Council President.
Sharing in the honors of the day were Councilman Dougherty’s parents, George and Kay Dougherty who came from Pottsville, Pennsylvania. for the event, shared with Mayor Lori Hohenleitner and Congressman Frank Pallone who swore in the official. Councilman Dougherty’s two daughters and son also participated in the festivities and shared their grandparents’ pride in their father.
Following the ceremony, Councilman Dougherty said he joined the Mayor, who had said in her address at the reorganization that “one of our goals for the coming year is to continue to find ways to improve communication with our residents. This Council will also be looking very closely at the idea of bringing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to Atlantic Highlands as a way for aging residents to stay in the community and more affordable options for young people to move in (or return). “
Mayor Hohenleitner is serving the second year of her four year term as mayor.
