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Herndon Town Council · Nov 3, 2026

Yasmin "Soniya" Shafiq

Candidate for Town Council

13 candidates · 7 seats3 sourced positions

Yasmin "Soniya" Shafiq is running for Herndon Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 12 candidates are running for 6 seats.

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Town Council candidate forum (Cornerstones, 7 to 9 p.m.) · Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Fairfax County government parks employee and election officer running for the Town Council.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Independent
Endorsed by
Lists SEIU Virginia State Council, Senator Jennifer Boysko and Delegate Irene Shin. Yasmin for Herndon
How the press groups them
Running together with Sabrina A. Bruce, Meron T. Yohannes and Josif N. Ezekilov in an informal partnership, as described by candidate Yasmin Shafiq to FFXnow. FFXnow · Aug 27, 2026
Campaign website
yasminforherndon.com

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Sabrina A. Bruce, Yasmin "Soniya" Shafiq, Meron T. Yohannes and Josif N. Ezekilov are running together in an informal partnership, according to FFXnow. FFXnow · Aug 27, 2026

Where Yasmin "Soniya" Shafiq stands: positions on the record

Affordable housing1 sourced position

  • Campaign site says she aims to increase affordable housing stock by mirroring greater County policies with new development.

    “I aim to increase our affordable housing stock by mirroring greater County policies with new development.”

    Own statementYasmin for Herndon

Cameras and surveillance1 sourced position

  • Campaign site says town technology should not compromise residents' rights, naming Flock cameras as an example.

    “The technology we employ as a Town should not compromise the rights of our residents, (example: Flock cameras) and I will work to establish best practices with our residents' data.”

    Own statementYasmin for Herndon

Public safety1 sourced position

  • as reported by FFXnow; not a direct quote

    As reported by FFXnow, calls for people-first public safety that includes sidewalks, bike lanes and community services.

    Forum answerFFXnow · Aug 27, 2026

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