City & town

Herndon Town Council

Vote for: 6
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 12
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The six-member town council, elected at large, sets Herndon's budget, taxes and ordinances.

Candidates Compare by issue

Josif N. Ezekilov

No party listed

Community organizer

The gist

Supports housing for households under 40% of area median income.
Proposes fully affordable housing on town or faith-group land.
Proposes a town labor center for job training and apprenticeships.
Supports expanding transit linking downtown Herndon and the Metro corridor.
Supports prioritizing bulk trash pickup among town services.
Supports expanded mental health and crisis-response services.
Supports expanding legal representation access for immigrant residents.

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Supports housing for households under 40% of area median income.
Platform — Josif For Herndon Town Council
Campaign 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.
Platform — Josif For Herndon Town Council
Campaign 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.”
Proposes a town labor center for job training and apprenticeships.
Platform — Josif For Herndon Town Council
Campaign 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.”
Supports expanding transit linking downtown Herndon and the Metro corridor.
Platform — Josif For Herndon Town Council
Campaign 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.
Platform — Josif For Herndon Town Council
Campaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“Prioritizing essential town services such as bulk trash pickup.”
Supports expanded mental health and crisis-response services.
Platform — Josif For Herndon Town Council
Campaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“Prevent violence through expanded mental health and crisis-response services.”
Supports expanding legal representation access for immigrant residents.
Platform — Josif For Herndon Town Council
Campaign website · Friends of Josif Ezekilov · josifforherndon.com
“Supporting our immigrant neighbors by expanding access to legal representation and adopting policies to keep families together.”

Douglas Isaac "Doug" Mejia

No party listed

Registered nurse

The gist

Supports efforts to combat rent-gouging in Herndon.
Pledges outreach connecting residents with town resources.
Supports small businesses and making Herndon more affordable.

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Supports efforts to combat rent-gouging in Herndon.
Nurse campaigning for Herndon Town Council wants to give all residents a voice
Interview · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“he supports any efforts to combat rent-gouging and other initiatives that could help more residents afford to live in Herndon”
Pledges outreach connecting residents with town resources.
Nurse campaigning for Herndon Town Council wants to give all residents a voice
Interview · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“I want to make Herndon more representative of its population. I want to connect residents with resources”
Doug Mejia for Herndon Town Council
Campaign website · Friends of Doug Mejia · douglasmejia.com
“connecting Herndon residents with impactful resources, and ensuring Herndon has a voice for affordability”
Supports small businesses and making Herndon more affordable.
Nurse campaigning for Herndon Town Council wants to give all residents a voice
Interview · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“expanding opportunities for families, including by supporting small businesses, and making Herndon more affordable”

Sabrina A. Bruce

No party listed

U.S. Space Force veteran

The gist

Supports adding crosswalks on Elden Street and Herndon Parkway.
Supports protected bike lanes on town roads.
Supports ending Herndon's use of Flock license plate cameras.
Supports requiring affordable-unit set-asides in new development.
Pledges to work with developers to redevelop vacant properties.
Supports smaller-scale buildings downtown and larger mixed use near Metro.
Pledges to hold office hours for residents.

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Supports adding crosswalks on Elden Street and Herndon Parkway.
Policies — Sabrina for Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Sabrina · sabrinabruce.com
“But there are areas on Elden and the Herndon Parkway that don’t have them, forcing pedestrians to make risky crossings”
Supports protected bike lanes on town roads.
Policies — Sabrina for Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Sabrina · sabrinabruce.com
“protected bike lanes are proven to be safer than unprotected ones”
Supports ending Herndon's use of Flock license plate cameras.
Policies — Sabrina for Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Sabrina · sabrinabruce.com
“I support ending Herndon’s use of Flock cameras and any other similar technology.”
Supports requiring affordable-unit set-asides in new development.
Policies — Sabrina for Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Sabrina · sabrinabruce.com
“By requiring that developers set aside a percentage of new units for affordable housing”
Pledges to work with developers to redevelop vacant properties.
Policies — Sabrina for Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Sabrina · sabrinabruce.com
“I promise to work with developers to find ways to redevelop these areas into spaces that provide new opportunities for the community.”
Supports smaller-scale buildings downtown and larger mixed use near Metro.
Military veteran forced out by Trump policies seeks Herndon Town Council seat
Interview · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“In the Metro area, larger, big, mixed-use development, that’s what’s appropriate down there”
Pledges to hold office hours for residents.
Policies — Sabrina for Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Sabrina · sabrinabruce.com
“I am committed to making myself available to the community so we can chat about issues”

Yasmin "Soniya" Shafiq

No party listed

Fairfax County government parks employee

The gist

Supports applying county affordable-housing policies to new development.
Supports town police continuing to limit cooperation with ICE.
Pledges resident data protections, citing Flock cameras.
Supports maintaining and expanding parks and open space.
Supports more sidewalks, bike lanes and walkability.
Supports streamlined permitting for small businesses.
Proposes informal council meetups for residents who miss meetings.

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Supports applying county affordable-housing policies to new development.
Yasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026
Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“I aim to increase our affordable housing stock by mirroring greater County policies with new development.”
Supports town police continuing to limit cooperation with ICE.
Herndon Town Council candidate hopes to help community realize full potential
News coverage · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“believing the Herndon Police Department should continue limiting cooperation with ICE”
Pledges resident data protections, citing Flock cameras.
Yasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026
Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“The technology we employ as a Town should not compromise the rights of our residents, (example: Flock cameras)”
Supports maintaining and expanding parks and open space.
Yasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026
Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“Maintaining and growing our green and open spaces is paramount to me as a parks professional.”
Supports more sidewalks, bike lanes and walkability.
Yasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026
Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“Where and when possible, I'd like to bring more 'walkability' to our town.”
Supports streamlined permitting for small businesses.
Yasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026
Campaign website · Yasmin for Herndon · yasminforherndon.com
“Championing the small businesses that give Herndon its character, with streamlined permitting and real support”
Proposes informal council meetups for residents who miss meetings.
Yasmin Shafiq for Herndon Town Council 2026
Campaign 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”

Meron T. Yohannes

No party listed

Herndon Planning Commission vice chair; former U.S. Commerce Department senior policy advisor

The gist

Supports requiring affordable units in new development.
Supports denser development around the Herndon Metro station.
Opposes Flock camera surveillance in Herndon.
Supports mixed-use redevelopment of downtown and aging commercial areas.
Supports growing local businesses and the town's tax base.
Supports a greener, more connected town and closing equity gaps.

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Supports requiring affordable units in new development.
Policies - Meron 4 Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Meron · meron4herndon.com
“Championing affordable and diverse housing options for every resident.”
Herndon planning commissioner builds on public service past for town council bid
Interview · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“this development needs to have certain affordable units”
Supports denser development around the Herndon Metro station.
Policies - Meron 4 Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Meron · meron4herndon.com
“Developing the Metro area with density while keeping Herndon's small town feel.”
Opposes Flock camera surveillance in Herndon.
Policies - Meron 4 Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Meron · meron4herndon.com
“Opposing Flock camera surveillance and protecting residents' privacy.”
Supports mixed-use redevelopment of downtown and aging commercial areas.
Policies - Meron 4 Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Meron · meron4herndon.com
“Transforming downtown and aging commercial areas into vibrant, mixed-use destinations.”
Supports growing local businesses and the town's tax base.
Policies - Meron 4 Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Meron · meron4herndon.com
“Growing local businesses and the town's tax base.”
Supports a greener, more connected town and closing equity gaps.
Policies - Meron 4 Herndon
Campaign website · Friends of Meron · meron4herndon.com
“Closing equity gaps and building a greener, more connected Herndon where every voice is heard.”

Justin K. Britt

No party listed

Marketing director (Deltek); small business owner

The gist

Proposes accountability for owners of long-vacant properties.
Proposes tax abatements and faster permits for property renovations.
Supports prioritizing homes, townhomes and condos people can own.
Proposes weekend trolley linking the Metro station and downtown.
Supports adaptive signals to synchronize downtown traffic lights.
Proposes publishing monthly permit and review metrics online.
Supports getting the downtown redevelopment project back on track.

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Proposes accountability for owners of long-vacant properties.
About Justin — Justin for Herndon
Campaign website · Justin 4 Herndon · justin4herndon.com
“hold long term stagnant owners accountable through enforcement mechanisms like Vacant Property Registry, strict code enforcement, and derelict building tax classifications”
Proposes tax abatements and faster permits for property renovations.
About Justin — Justin for Herndon
Campaign website · Justin 4 Herndon · justin4herndon.com
“Expedite permitting and real estate tax abatements for those who renovate, improve or sell.”
Supports prioritizing homes, townhomes and condos people can own.
About Justin — Justin for Herndon
Campaign website · Justin 4 Herndon · justin4herndon.com
“we should also prioritize homes, townhomes, and condos that people can own”
Proposes weekend trolley linking the Metro station and downtown.
About Justin — Justin for Herndon
Campaign website · Justin 4 Herndon · justin4herndon.com
“We need to bridge the Metro to our historic downtown with weekend trolley service, clear wayfinding signage, ADA-compliant sidewalks”
Supports adaptive signals to synchronize downtown traffic lights.
About Justin — Justin for Herndon
Campaign website · Justin 4 Herndon · justin4herndon.com
“I will advocate for high-tech, adaptive traffic signal coordination systems to automatically synchronize downtown lights”
Proposes publishing monthly permit and review metrics online.
About Justin — Justin for Herndon
Campaign website · Justin 4 Herndon · justin4herndon.com
“I will push to publish monthly town metrics online—including average time to first review, sign permit review times, and pending applications.”
Supports getting the downtown redevelopment project back on track.
About Justin — Justin for Herndon
Campaign website · Justin 4 Herndon · justin4herndon.com
“We must prioritize getting the Downtown development project back on track.”

Stevan Michael Porter

No party listed

IT support manager (Oracle); Herndon Board of Zoning Appeals vice chair

The gist

Supports cost-conscious budgeting to control cost of living.
Supports attracting destination businesses and events.
Supports growth that does not outpace town infrastructure.
Supports addressing traffic safety and parking challenges.
Supports easing upkeep costs in the Herndon Historic District.
Supports recruiting and retaining qualified town staff.

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Supports cost-conscious budgeting to control cost of living.
On the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town Council
Campaign 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”
Supports attracting destination businesses and events.
On the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town Council
Campaign 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.”
Supports growth that does not outpace town infrastructure.
On the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town Council
Campaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
“we do not outpace our infrastructure”
Supports addressing traffic safety and parking challenges.
On the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town Council
Campaign 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.”
Supports easing upkeep costs in the Herndon Historic District.
On the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town Council
Campaign 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”
Supports recruiting and retaining qualified town staff.
On the Issues | Stevan Porter for Herndon Town Council
Campaign website · Stevan Porter for Herndon Council · porter4herndon.com
“work diligently to recruit and retain the best possible people to serve our community”

Cesar A. Del Aguila

No party listedIncumbent

Herndon Town Council member; regional account executive (sales)

The gist

Pledges to grow the tax base without raising residents' taxes.
Supports more police foot patrols and officer housing stipends.
Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.
Supports the town's effort to reclaim the Comstock downtown site.
Supports expanding traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures.
Supports restoring funding for seasonal bulk trash collection.
Supports funding an annual Herndon Festival and regional events.

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Pledges to grow the tax base without raising residents' taxes.
My Vision for Herndon's Future
Campaign website · Friends of Cesar Jr. · cesardelag.com
“Identify new revenue opportunities that do not require higher taxes.”
Del Aguila: Experience needed on Herndon Town Council to tackle upcoming challenges
Interview · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“grow the tax base, but not the tax burden”
Supports more police foot patrols and officer housing stipends.
Del Aguila: Experience needed on Herndon Town Council to tackle upcoming challenges
Interview · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“advocating for the Herndon Police Department to get additional resources to expand foot and bicycle patrols as well as housing stipends”
Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.
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”
Supports the town's effort to reclaim the Comstock downtown site.
My Vision for Herndon's Future
Campaign website · Friends of Cesar Jr. · cesardelag.com
“Get our land back from Comstock!”
Supports expanding traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures.
My Vision for Herndon's Future
Campaign website · Friends of Cesar Jr. · cesardelag.com
“Expand traffic-calming solutions and pedestrian safety improvements.”
Supports restoring funding for seasonal bulk trash collection.
Del Aguila: Experience needed on Herndon Town Council to tackle upcoming challenges
Interview · FFXnow · ffxnow.com
“he supports restoring funding for one or both seasonal clean-ups”
Supports funding an annual Herndon Festival and regional events.
My Vision for Herndon's Future
Campaign website · Friends of Cesar Jr. · cesardelag.com
“Support funding for an annual Herndon Festival. … Bring major regional events to Herndon, including pickleball tournaments and the Tour de Herndon bicycle race.”

Kelvin Garcia

No party listedIncumbent

Herndon Town Council member; traffic judge, DC Department of Motor Vehicles

The gist

Pledges to restore regular bulk trash pickup.
Supports expanded traffic calming to protect pedestrians.
Supports more resources and training for police and town staff.
Supports expanding youth mentorship and recreation programs.
Supports finalizing a mixed-use downtown vision with new businesses.
Supports bilingual town halls and community forums.
Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.

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Pledges to restore regular bulk trash pickup.
What's Next | KelvinGarcia4Herndon
Campaign website · Kelvin Garcia for Herndon · coachkelvin4herndon.com
“We will bring back efficient and regular bulk trash collection services to keep our neighborhoods clean and reduce illegal dumping across the town.”
Supports expanded traffic calming to protect pedestrians.
What's Next | KelvinGarcia4Herndon
Campaign website · Kelvin Garcia for Herndon · coachkelvin4herndon.com
“Implementing smart traffic solutions and safety infrastructure to protect our pedestrians and ensure safe commutes throughout Herndon's busy corridors.”
Supports more resources and training for police and town staff.
What's Next | KelvinGarcia4Herndon
Campaign website · Kelvin Garcia for Herndon · coachkelvin4herndon.com
“Investing in the people who keep our town running safely and efficiently by ensuring competitive support, training, and resources for our daily heroes.”
Supports expanding youth mentorship and recreation programs.
What's Next | KelvinGarcia4Herndon
Campaign website · Kelvin Garcia for Herndon · coachkelvin4herndon.com
“Expanding mentorship programs, community centers, and recreational activities that empower the next generation of Herndon residents to lead and succeed.”
Supports finalizing a mixed-use downtown vision with new businesses.
What's Next | KelvinGarcia4Herndon
Campaign website · Kelvin Garcia for Herndon · coachkelvin4herndon.com
“Finalizing a downtown vision that blends local heritage with new business growth, vibrant public spaces, and mixed-use environments.”
Supports bilingual town halls and community forums.
Accomplishments | KelvinGarcia4Herndon
Campaign website · Kelvin Garcia for Herndon · coachkelvin4herndon.com
“hosting bilingual town halls and community forums”
Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.
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”

Clark A. Hedrick

No party listedIncumbent

Herndon vice mayor; federal government attorney

The gist

Supports tax cuts; pushed Herndon's first cut in a decade.
Opposes new data centers in the Town of Herndon.
Supports safer streets and more walkable neighborhoods.
Led revival of Herndon Youth Advisory Committee; pushed school renovation.
Supports easing regulations on homeowners and local businesses.
Supports keeping town elections focused on local issues.
Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.

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Supports tax cuts; pushed Herndon's first cut in a decade.
Clark Hedrick for Herndon Town Council | Herndon Together
Campaign website · Friends of Clark Hedrick · clarkhedrick.com
“I fought to enact Herndon's first tax rate cut in over a decade.”
Opposes new data centers in the Town of Herndon.
Clark Hedrick for Herndon Town Council | Herndon Together
Campaign website · Friends of Clark Hedrick · clarkhedrick.com
“stood against new data centers in the Town of Herndon”
Supports safer streets and more walkable neighborhoods.
Clark Hedrick for Herndon Town Council | Herndon Together
Campaign website · Friends of Clark Hedrick · clarkhedrick.com
“I have led the Council to push for safer streets, more walkable communities, and to think strategically about future transportation needs.”
Led revival of Herndon Youth Advisory Committee; pushed school renovation.
Clark Hedrick for Herndon Town Council | Herndon Together
Campaign website · Friends of Clark Hedrick · clarkhedrick.com
“I fought to re-constitute the Herndon Youth Advisory Committee (HYAC). … I have also worked to expedite the renovation of the Herndon Elementary School”
Supports easing regulations on homeowners and local businesses.
Clark Hedrick for Herndon Town Council | Herndon Together
Campaign website · Friends of Clark Hedrick · clarkhedrick.com
“streamlining Town administration, and easing the regulatory burden on homeowners and local businesses”
Supports keeping town elections focused on local issues.
Clark Hedrick for Herndon Town Council | Herndon Together
Campaign website · Friends of Clark Hedrick · clarkhedrick.com
“Local elections should be local—local candidates campaigning on local issues with local support for the local good.”
Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.
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”

Michael T. Lloyd

No party listedIncumbent

Herndon Town Council member; retired insurance company chief financial officer

The gist

Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.

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Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.
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”

Alexis "Alex" Reyes

No party listedIncumbent

Herndon Town Council member; middle school Spanish teacher

The gist

Pledges to reduce the tax rate and streamline regulations.
Supports neighborhood watch programs and police collaboration.
Opposes future town business with developer Comstock.
Pledges not to seek a political party endorsement.
Pledges to donate half of his council salary to charities.
Supports merit-based policies over diversity, equity and inclusion.
Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.

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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”
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”
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.”
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”
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.”
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.”
Voted to prioritize development proposals that include affordable units.
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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