Mayor

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 6, 2008

Board of Directors, Heartly House, 1993-1998.

Chair of Board, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, 1999

Member, Legislative Council, Chamber of Commerce, 1997-1999

Realtor, Taylor Properties, 2007-present

Operator, Jennifer’s Restaurant, 1987-present

Realtor, RE/MAX 100, 2006-2007

Operator, Dougherty’s Irish Shop, 1999-2006

Member, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek, 1993-present

Editor-in-Chief/Writer, “The Mountain Echo”, Mount Saint Mary’s College

President, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, 1999

Board of Directors, Heartly House, 1993-1998

Awards:

Distinguished Young Alumni-Mount St. Mary's College - 1998
Entrepreneur of the Year - 1999
Mount Saint Mary's Athletic Hall of Fame

Father's Name:

Robert M. Dougherty

Father's Occupation:

Retired - Private practice attorney

Favorite Food:

Peanut M & Ms

Favorite Sport:

National Football League

Favorite Type of Music:

Irish

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Ireland
Rehoboth Beach

First Job:

Working at a dry cleaner's

Mother's Name:

Mary A. Dougherty

Mother's Occupation:

Mother, Shop Owner, Retired

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Write a book and get it published!

Priority Issues:

Strengthening the economy, developing a national energy policy, passing a universal health care plan, improving United States education, and making Congress more effective.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I enjoy it! I like listening to people and trying to deliver a practical solution to their problems. Hands-on experience as mayor of a city of 60,000 is good experience for the priorities that should be addressed in Congress.