Somerset County Commissioner Named Superior Court Judge

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Somerset County Commissioner Douglas Singleterry is resigning from his position to become a Superior Court Judge.

The New Jersey State Senate confirmed the appointment of Singleterry to the state judiciary on June 2. As a result of the appointment, Singleterry is required to resign from his Somerset County Commissioner office, effective immediately.

"It has been my honor to serve as an elected official for the residents of North Plainfield and for the County at large," said Singleterry. "I look forward to continuing that service as a judge for the state of New Jersey."

The Democratic County Committee will select someone to fill the vacancy until the result of a special election to be held this November. The Committee has 35 days under the statute to select an Interim Commissioner.

Singleterry was first elected to office in 2005 as a councilman in North Plainfield. He was then elected as a County Commissioner in 2020.

As Commissioner, he has served as liaison to Somerset County’s Vocational & Technical Schools and the County’s Department of Public Safety.

Singleterry, through his advocacy, helped secure funding for the expansion of the VoTech facility as well as for the County’s 911 Center.

"Doug has been an asset to the Board of County Commissioners, where he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the service of others and providing a voice to those in need," said Commissioner Director Shanel Robinson. "As a Commissioner, Singleterry was instrumental in creating a coalition of County Food Banks by hosting meetings which allowed partners the space to join forces in addressing the needs of Somerset County residents."