PRESS RELEASE

FROM: Mayor Steve DeBenedittis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

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Steve DeBenedittis Announces

Town of Herndon Mayoral Re-Election Bid

(Herndon, VA) – Herndon Mayor Steve DeBenedittis announced that he will seek re-election for a third consecutive term as Mayor in the May 4, 2010 Town election. As he has done in the past two elections, DeBenedittis will soon begin visiting residents of Herndon to talk about the issues and get their input on what can be done to make Herndon stronger and better now and in the future.

“Much has been accomplished during my first two terms as Mayor” DeBenedittis said “including a significant reduction in residential overcrowding, enrolling the Herndon Police Department in ICE’s 287(g) program and preparing for the future Metro stop in Herndon. I am particularly proud of holding the line on taxes while maintaining critical services during the worst economic downturn the country has seen in decades.  We must remain vigilant to ensure that we are living within our means just like every resident must do.”

Tom Rust, former Herndon Mayor and current State Delegate representing Herndon and the 86^th district said, “Steve has been a steady leader in Herndon and strong advocate in Richmond for the Town’s interests so I am proud to again endorse his candidacy for re-election as Mayor”.

DeBenedittis knows that there remains much to do and he continues to be committed to listening to Town residents. "I will do what I have always done and listen carefully to everyone’s concerns. I have been an advocate of getting folks involved in the process of managing this great Town and we are fortunate to have many opportunities in Herndon for citizen participation”, DeBenedittis said.

Mayor DeBenedittis moved to Herndon in 1968.  He was elected to his first term in 2006 and re-elected in 2008.   He will formally kick-off his campaign in March at the Herndon Municipal Center Lobby. For more information, please visit his website at www.HerndonSteve.com or he can be contacted by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .