Douglas Herring supports protecting Montgomery’s character and quality of life by balancing responsible growth with the preservation of its open space, neighborhoods, and quality of life. He opposes data centers, which do not fit Montgomery’s long-term vision. The current Township Committee passed our own ordinance prohibiting them, reflecting a broad community consensus that such facilities are out of step with Montgomery’s residential and rural character. He is committed to planning carefully for land use, infrastructure, recreation, affordable housing obligations, and municipal services, so growth strengthens Montgomery rather than compromising what makes it home.

Douglas Herring supports responsible growth that preserves Montgomery Township’s character, protecting open space, neighborhoods, and quality of life while opposing inappropriate development — including data centers — that does not fit the community’s long-term vision. He believes careful, forward-looking planning is essential across land use, infrastructure, recreation, affordable housing obligations, and municipal services, so that growth strengthens Montgomery rather than compromising what makes it home.

Douglas Herring supports keeping taxes in check while protecting the core services residents rely on, backing responsible budgeting and long-term fiscal planning that pursues grants and outside funding whenever possible rather than defaulting to higher taxes. He is committed to preparing responsibly for future fiscal challenges, including reassessment, so that Montgomery Township stays financially sound without sacrificing the services that matter most to residents.

Douglas Herring supports strengthening public safety and emergency preparedness, drawing on his experience as a longtime EMS volunteer and former prosecutor to ensure Montgomery’s police, fire, and emergency medical services have the resources, training, and support they need to protect residents. He is committed to preparing the township for emergencies and severe weather, so that families, first responders, and neighborhoods alike can count on a community that is ready when it matters most.

Douglas Herring supports delivering responsive, modern local government by improving communication with residents and making township information clearer, more timely, and easier to understand. He is committed to streamlining processes, including permitting and other resident-facing services, with a focus on practical results, efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

Douglas Herring supports improving safety, traffic, and infrastructure by prioritizing pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and safer neighborhood connections. He backs sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, and other infrastructure improvements, and is committed to working with county and state partners on roads and intersections outside the township’s control, which maked daily life safer and easier for families, seniors, drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike.

Douglas Herring supports a vibrant local economy by welcoming desirable new businesses that serve residents and strengthen the local tax base, backed by thoughtful commercial development in appropriate locations. He is committed to encouraging business and recreation opportunities that enhance quality of life, and celebrates recent additions like Whole Foods, Dunkin’, Shake Shack, Turning Point, and Robinson Ale House as signs of Montgomery’s continued growth.

Douglas Herring supports building a Montgomery for all, where residents feel safe, respected, included, and heard, and is committed to strengthening community engagement and inclusive decision-making. He backs public health, social services, youth services, and recreation, and works to honor Montgomery’s diversity, history, and family-centered character.