Yasmin "Soniya" Shafiq
Candidate for Herndon Town Council
Background
- Occupation
- Fairfax County government parks employee
- Campaign website
- yasminforherndon.com
A Fairfax County government employee working in parks since 2021 and a county election officer since 2016; formerly an environmental consultant. Served seven years on the ADAMS Center board and on the county employees' union bargaining committee.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports town police continuing to limit cooperation with ICE.
ReportHerndon Town Council candidate hopes to help community realize full potentialNews coverage · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“believing the Herndon Police Department should continue limiting cooperation with ICE”
Pledges resident data protections, citing Flock cameras.
ReportYasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“The technology we employ as a Town should not compromise the rights of our residents, (example: Flock cameras)”
Housing
Supports applying county affordable-housing policies to new development.
ReportYasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“I aim to increase our affordable housing stock by mirroring greater County policies with new development.”
Economy & jobs
Supports streamlined permitting for small businesses.
ReportYasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“Championing the small businesses that give Herndon its character, with streamlined permitting and real support”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports more sidewalks, bike lanes and walkability.
ReportYasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“Where and when possible, I'd like to bring more 'walkability' to our town.”
Environment & parks
Supports maintaining and expanding parks and open space.
ReportYasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“Maintaining and growing our green and open spaces is paramount to me as a parks professional.”
Government & transparency
Proposes informal council meetups for residents who miss meetings.
ReportYasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“as a way to bridge the gap of communication for those that can't make evening meetings or read posted minutes regularly”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Yasmin "Soniya" Shafiq on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo 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
- Yasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026
Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
- Herndon Town Council candidate hopes to help community realize full potential
News coverage · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
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