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Council approves major housing redevelopment

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council approves major housing redevelopment

The Town Council voted 6-0 to rezone 250 Exchange Place for redevelopment with stacked townhouses and multifamily housing. Council also approved a home-based daycare at 1001 Jeff Ryan Drive and removed the special-exception requirement for personal service uses in the commercial office district.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Approves New Sign Rules

The Town Council approved two zoning changes by 6-0 votes: new signage standards and nighttime brightness limits for the Herndon Transit-Oriented Core, plus updated rules and definitions for caretaker and security-guard residences. The Council also unanimously withdrew proposed casino-related zoning changes after Senate Bill 756 was vetoed.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Approves FY 2027 Budget Package

The Town Council approved the FY 2027 budget package by 6-0, including the real estate tax levy, higher water and sewer charges, an increased solid waste fee, fiscal planning, and funding appropriations.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

FY2027 Budget Hearings Continued

The Town Council voted 6-0 to continue public hearings on the FY2027 tax levy, water and sewer charges, solid-waste fees, fiscal plan, and appropriations ordinance to April 28, 2026. The council also approved an amendment to the Herndon Centennial Golf Course fee schedule through its consent agenda.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Herndon adopts interim affordable housing guidance

The Town Council approved interim policy guidance to support and expand affordable housing opportunities in mixed-use and residential developments by a 6-0 vote. The policy will guide staff while the Town develops its 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council advances transit-area sign review

The Town Council approved its full consent agenda by a 6-0 vote, including starting review of zoning changes for signs in the Herndon Transit-Oriented Core. A financial presentation also outlined future water and sewer infrastructure needs and potential rate impacts, with further discussion planned during budget work sessions.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council Approves Red-Light Camera Enforcement

The Town Council approved photo-monitoring systems for traffic-light enforcement by a 6-0 vote, with members requesting public education and details on camera locations. Council also approved a FY 2026 General Fund budget amendment, ratified a local state of emergency, and censured Councilmember Alam over attendance-related duties.

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Briefing

Dec 19, 2025

Council Discusses Downtown Real Estate Privately

The Town Council voted 5-0 to enter a closed meeting for legal advice concerning downtown real estate, then voted 5-0 to certify that only the authorized matter was discussed. The minutes disclose no specific real estate decision or action.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Council approves energy performance contract

The Town Council approved an Energy Performance Contract Master Agreement and Phase 1 contract through its 6-0 consent-agenda vote. It also approved a sole-source waiver for continued Cityworks software services, while moving consideration of a Transit-related Growth Area plan amendment to January.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Council Sets FY 2027 Budget Priorities

The Town Council identified three priorities to guide development of the FY 2027 proposed budget: information technology infrastructure, future planning for Herndon Downtown, and economic development, tourism, and marketing/branding.

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Briefing

Nov 12, 2025

Council Approves Budget and Snow Rules

The Town Council approved a $300,000 FY 2026 General Fund amendment and required property owners and tenants to remove snow from sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall; both measures passed 4-0.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council Extends Franchise, Updates Zoning Rules

The Town Council unanimously extended the Cavalier Telephone franchise agreement for 10 years and approved zoning text amendments. Both ordinances passed 6-0, with one councilmember absent.

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Briefing

Oct 3, 2025

Council Reviews Finances Ahead of Budget Planning

The Town Council reviewed Herndon's financial outlook, capital planning, utility financing, and financial projections to prepare for guidance ahead of the FY 2027 budget process. Staff will continue analyzing stormwater, fleet management, financial trends, and solid waste fees as needed.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Council approves Herndon 2050 planning contract

The Town Council unanimously approved a contract for the Herndon 2050 Comprehensive Plan, market study, and economic development strategy. The project is expected to take about 2.5 years, with public engagement and Planning Commission oversight.

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