Torrington Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Herb
Doby
Herb Doby, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Torrington in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bob Peterson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Herb DobyYou’re reading
- 02Bob Peterson
Background
- About
- Torrington native and lawyer who has practiced law in Torrington for the past 20 years. He is a U.S. Army veteran who served in West Germany from 1973 to 1975.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Torrington
Herb Doby and Bob Peterson are the candidates for mayor; Wayne Deahl, David Marquiss, Jason Senteney and Shane Viktorin are running for two at-large council seats. Goshen County · Nov 3, 2026
In the August 18 primary, by unofficial results, Herb Doby received 942 votes and Bob Peterson 252; James Allen did not advance. Torrington Telegram, August 21, 2026 · Aug 21, 2026
On the record: Herb Doby
6 sourced01Electric rates1 sourced position
At the October 2026 hearing, said delaying a power cost adjustment would only delay the pain and that drawing down the electric reserve could become risky.
Own statementTorrington City Council minutes, October 6, 2026 (Torrington Telegram Public Notice No. 9809) · Oct 6, 2026Link
02Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the FY27 city budget on first reading (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteTorrington City Council meeting minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Spending1 sourced position
Voted yes on buying a $74,630 utility pickup for the Water/Wastewater Department (passed 4-1, March 2026).
Council voteTorrington City Council meeting minutes, March 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Jobs and business1 sourced position
Says the city should support its existing businesses while remaining welcoming to new development.
You’re not gaining if you’re not supporting existing businesses, because existing businesses are what provide the jobs that employ the people in town”
Own statementTorrington Telegram, August 21, 2026 · Aug 21, 2026Link
05In-home daycare1 sourced position
Before the May 2026 vote on an in-home daycare permit, said there has been a crying need for years for enough safe, well-run daycares.
Own statementTorrington City Council meeting minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026Link
06Landfill baler1 sourced position
Wants the city to build a new solid waste baling facility at the landfill, which he hopes to complete in 2028 using sanitation fees and any available grants or loans.
Own statementTorrington Telegram, August 21, 2026 · Aug 21, 2026Link
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