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Town Council Work Session

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0 active membersNext meeting Sep 8, 2026Last meeting Jul 14, 202612 summaries in 30d

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Aug 22, 2026

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Herndon 2050 Plan Enters Next Phase

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Herndon 2050 Plan Enters Next Phase

The Herndon 2050 planning process will move toward draft goals and scenario planning after the Town Council and Planning Commission reviewed growth, housing, transportation, and economic findings. The presentation projected about 32,700 residents by 2030 and 39,100 by 2040, with housing units increasing from approximately 8,000 in 2024 to 17,000 by 2040.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Appoints Deputy Building Official

The Town Council appointed John Irish as Deputy Building Official in a 6-0 vote. Members also reviewed new legislative changes affecting affordable housing, parking near public transportation, ranked-choice voting, local code enforcement, utilities, wages, and paid family and medical leave.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Supports Proposed FY 2027 Rates

Council reached consensus to maintain the proposed FY 2027 rates and revisit peak water and sewer rate policies in future discussions. Staff said a Town-wide bulk pickup program would cost about $5 more per quarter, while approximately 40% of water and sewer accounts incur a peak charge each year. Council also reviewed a redevelopment proposal at 575 Herndon Parkway with about 525 residential units and 90,000–100,000 square feet of retail space; no decision was made, and a public hearing was scheduled for April 28, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council Reviews Budget and Capital Plan

The Town Council discussed the proposed FY 2027 budget and FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan, but the minutes do not record adoption or other final decisions on either item. The council also voted 6-0 to enter and later exit a closed meeting concerning pending tax litigation.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Budget proposal keeps tax rates unchanged

Herndon’s proposed FY 2027 budget totals approximately $48.6 million for the General Fund and does not increase the property or meals tax rates. Staff recommended raising the residential solid waste fee to $27 per quarter, creating a multifamily solid waste fee, and ending the spring and fall bulk cleanup events while keeping on-request bulk pickup.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Donation policy revisions reserve funds for smaller groups

The Town Council directed staff to revise the proposed community donation policy to allocate 75% of available funds to larger organizations and 25% to smaller organizations, then rerun the evaluation scenarios before returning the policy for further review.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Reviews Streetery Program

The Town Council received a briefing on Herndon’s Streetery Pilot Program, which ended November 30, 2025, with no action requested.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Council Reviews Business and Energy Plans

The council reviewed a small-business process improvement initiative, an energy project and financing discussion, a proposed budget-transfer policy update, and a donation request for the 2026 Friday Night Live! concert series. No final action on those discussion items is identified in the provided excerpts; the council later approved a closed meeting on pending litigation by a 6-0 vote.

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Briefing

Nov 5, 2025

Town to Research Red-Light Camera Authority

The Council asked staff to research whether Herndon can legally enable red-light cameras and to report officer training requirements. Council also directed staff to draft a resolution naming Alex Reyes as the liaison for the Youth Engagement Policy, with Cesar del Aguila as backup.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Council Reviews Legislative and Community Matters

The Council amended its agenda by a 4-0 vote to add closed-session discussions about downtown property acquisition and a criminal prosecution. Six members later voted unanimously to certify that the closed meeting stayed within the legally permitted topics.

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Briefing

Sep 13, 2025

Council Discussed Town Manager Candidates

The Town Council unanimously authorized a closed meeting to discuss prospective candidates for Town Manager and later certified that only the authorized personnel matter was discussed.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Council Reviews Urban Forestry Priorities

The town’s street tree survey was completed, and staff are working on Herndon’s first urban forestry management plan, supported by grants for tree canopy analysis, planting, and maintenance. Council also voted 6-0 to enter and later certify a closed meeting about prospective board and commission candidates; no appointment action is recorded.

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