Josif N. Ezekilov
Candidate for Herndon Town Council
Background
- Occupation
- Community organizer
- Campaign website
- josifforherndon.com
A community organizer in Herndon who works with immigrant residents; previously a journalist at Rantt Media. Holds a master's degree in international development from George Washington University.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports expanded mental health and crisis-response services.
ReportPlatform — Josif For Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“Prevent violence through expanded mental health and crisis-response services.”
Housing
Supports housing for households under 40% of area median income.
ReportPlatform — Josif For Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“Maximizing affordable housing for those earning at or below 40% of the area median income (~$60,000).”
Proposes fully affordable housing on town or faith-group land.
ReportPlatform — Josif For Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“Using land owned by the town and/or willing faith organizations to build 100% affordable housing for those earning $60,000 or less.”
Economy & jobs
Proposes a town labor center for job training and apprenticeships.
ReportPlatform — Josif For Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“As councilor, I will continue to push for a labor center that will: … Coordinate with unions and employers to create apprenticeships and other employment opportunities.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports expanding transit linking downtown Herndon and the Metro corridor.
ReportPlatform — Josif For Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“Expand public transportation availability, with a specific focus on connecting downtown Herndon with the Metro corridor.”
Supports prioritizing bulk trash pickup among town services.
ReportPlatform — Josif For Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“Prioritizing essential town services such as bulk trash pickup.”
Health & human services
Supports expanding legal representation access for immigrant residents.
ReportPlatform — Josif For Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“Supporting our immigrant neighbors by expanding access to legal representation and adopting policies to keep families together.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Josif N. Ezekilov on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026: 11th District, Town of Herndon (full ballot)
Election filing · Fairfax County Office of Elections · fairfaxcounty.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Fairfax County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Meet Josif — Josif For Herndon Town Council
Campaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
- Platform — Josif For Herndon Town Council
Campaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
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