Stevan Michael Porter
Candidate for Herndon Town Council
Background
- Occupation
- IT support manager (Oracle); Herndon Board of Zoning Appeals vice chair
- Campaign website
- porter4herndon.com
Vice chair of the Herndon Board of Zoning Appeals and a volunteer paramedic with the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad; manages a support engineering team at Oracle. A Herndon resident since 2008 who narrowly lost a 2024 council race after a recount.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports cost-conscious budgeting to control cost of living.
ReportOn the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
“it is also critical that we be very cost conscious and do our best to keep the cost of living controlled”
Public safety
Supports addressing traffic safety and parking challenges.
ReportOn the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
“We must continue to actively explore how we can improve the increasing challenges around both traffic safety and parking issues.”
Housing
Supports growth that does not outpace town infrastructure.
ReportOn the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
“we do not outpace our infrastructure”
Supports easing upkeep costs in the Herndon Historic District.
ReportOn the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
“I believe there are reasonable accommodations we can implement to make it easier and more cost effective to maintain these wonderful properties”
Economy & jobs
Supports attracting destination businesses and events.
ReportOn the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
“In order for our small town to grow and thrive we must have destination businesses and events that draw people to us.”
Government & transparency
Supports recruiting and retaining qualified town staff.
ReportOn the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town CouncilCampaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
“work diligently to recruit and retain the best possible people to serve our community”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Stevan Michael Porter 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)
- 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
- Herndon Town Council candidate hopes to help community realize full potential
News coverage · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
- Meet Stevan | Stevan Porter
Campaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
- On the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town Council
Campaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
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