Dennis D. Husch for Town Council
Responsible Leadership - Doing What is Right for Herndon
Citizens of Herndon,
Two years ago we were at a crossroad… voters could decide to continue down a road to higher taxes, spending controlled by special interest groups and developers, establish Herndon as a magnet community for illegal aliens... or… voters could choose a new road to get government taxing and spending under control, reject funding the hobbies of special interest groups, enforce the rule of law, and ensure new development serves the citizens and not only the bank accounts of the developers.
While there have been many successes there is still a lot to do. The downtown needs to be developed in a common-sense manner, protecting our heritage, mitigating the impact of traffic and creating a pedestrian-friendly, safe and prosperous environment. We need to continue the implementation of the 2027 Vision for Herndon and prepare for the arrival of Metro Rail.
Additionally, we must work together to weather the tribulations of the real estate market and the economy while avoiding the Government's temptation to increase our taxes
· I do not own or have a financial interest in any property in downtown Herndon. My family does not own or have a financial interest in any property in downtown Herndon. Therefore, I can make decisions on development without any conflicts of interest.
· I support a development process that fully engages citizen stake-holders in the discussions concerning what is to be built in the downtown.
· I support downtown development with the proper scale, sensitivity to Herndon's character, and reasonable density which make a positive contribution to adjacent neighborhoods and will reject arguments from development advocates who stand to benefit financially from over development.
· I support proactive outreach to and planning with Fairfax County and Loudoun County in the areas of land use, transfer of development rights, interlocking comprehensive plans, transportation improvements and preparing for the arrival of Metro Rail.
· I support efforts to improve communication on fiscal matters with the citizens of Herndon and soliciting their guidance on both general policy and specific expenditures.
· I support keeping the residential real estate tax rate as low as possible and focusing that revenue on providing basic public services and maintenance of existing public facilities.
· I support policies aimed at revitalizing our older neighborhoods including eliminating overcrowded houses, illegal boarding houses and quasi-hotels.
· I support working with Fairfax County to secure funding for:
» Stream bank stabilization and storm water management
» Fire station land acquisition and development
» Elimination of the fees at the Fairfax County landfill for Herndon's refuse trucks
» Development and operation of a nature center at Runnymede Park
» Sports field maintenance and upgrades
» Herndon's Visitor Center and economic development
» Pro-rata funding from Fairfax County for Herndon's police
· I support aggressive enforcement of Herndon's land-use ordinances and the Commonwealth's laws.
· I do not support using public funds, public employees or public property to assist persons to find employment who are not legally allowed to work in the United States.
· I support the enforcement of federal immigration law as defined by the DHS/BICE - Herndon agreement that allows those arrested for a felony or DUI to be questioned by trained police officers concerning their immigration status and that deportation detainers be prepared for those suspected as being illegal aliens.
With your vote on May 6th I will continue to work for you.
As you consider the list of candidates running for Town Council, I think it is only fair that you have clear and concise information on the positions of the candidates on the issue facing our community. Following are my positions on those issues:
Thank you in advance for your support on May 6th.
