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Herndon Town Council

Alexis "Alex" Reyes

Candidate for Herndon Town Council

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Herndon Town Council member; middle school Spanish teacher
Campaign website
reyes4herndon.com

Serving his first term on the Herndon Town Council; a Herndon resident since 2019. Teaches Spanish at Shepherd Christian School in Chantilly and is a former sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to reduce the tax rate and streamline regulations.

    Reyes4Herndon

    Campaign website · Reyes4Herndon · reyes4herndon.com

    “I am committed to reducing the tax rate; advocating for fiscal accountability; and streamlining governmental regulations”
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Public safety

  • Supports neighborhood watch programs and police collaboration.

    Reyes4Herndon

    Campaign website · Reyes4Herndon · reyes4herndon.com

    “encouraging residents to be actively involved in addressing security concerns while participating in neighborhood watch programs”
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Housing

  • Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.

    The council approved the resolution 6-0 on March 24, 2026, with Councilmember Naila Alam absent, directing an interim affordable-housing policy until the Herndon 2050 plan is adopted.

    Herndon Town Council signals support for prioritizing affordable housing

    News coverage · FFXnow · ffxnow.com

    “the council stated that it will prioritize residential and mixed-use development proposals that include affordable units … approved 6-0 with Councilmember Naila Alam absent”
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Economy & jobs

  • Opposes future town business with developer Comstock.

    Reyes4Herndon

    Campaign website · Reyes4Herndon · reyes4herndon.com

    “I look forward to never seeking business from Comstock for as long as I am an elected official.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges not to seek a political party endorsement.

    Reyes4Herndon

    Campaign website · Reyes4Herndon · reyes4herndon.com

    “I do not plan on seeking an endorsement from any party”
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  • Pledges to donate half of his council salary to charities.

    Reyes4Herndon

    Campaign website · Reyes4Herndon · reyes4herndon.com

    “I plan on donating half of my salary back to local Herndon charities.”
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  • Supports merit-based policies over diversity, equity and inclusion.

    Reyes4Herndon

    Campaign website · Reyes4Herndon · reyes4herndon.com

    “I support policies and initiatives that promote merit-based success rather than focusing on the latter.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Alexis "Alex" Reyes on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (5)

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Alexis "Alex" Reyes for Herndon Town Council, Virginia · The Gist