[0:00] 
[0:00] Because last year.
[0:01] 
[0:04] And this year, we have
so many running out.
[0:08] 
[0:11] We're just going to keep
people a little bit more time.
[0:15] Yeah so actually.
[0:16] 
[0:20] So it would be good evening.
[0:22] 
[0:29] Oh OK.
[0:31] Well people can still
come in but we'll
[0:34] go ahead and get started because
we do have a lot on the agenda
[0:37] tonight.
[0:38] So I do want to say good evening
and how much I appreciate
[0:42] you coming out for this.
[0:44] I see some familiar
faces who talk to me
[0:46] frequently, which is good.
[0:49] Or who may have
been in this room
[0:50] several months ago when we
did our first town Hall style
[0:55] event where we looked more at
what was coming in this term,
[0:59] URM, I do want to.
[1:01] Before we begin,
introduce a few key people
[1:03] that are joining us tonight.
[1:05] We do have a council
member here, Mike Lloyd.
[1:08] Mike Senator Jennifer boysko
will be joining us shortly.
[1:15] She's just on her way
from another event.
[1:18] Ginny Phipps, who's
a representative
[1:20] of Gainesville district
supervisor Jimmy Bierman's
[1:22] office.
[1:23] 
[1:26] We are expecting a few
school principals tonight.
[1:29] I see one here in the house.
[1:30] Clear View Principal
Stephanie elmquist.
[1:32] 
[1:35] And the front row here.
[1:38] This is not possible
without all of the work
[1:41] that they do every day.
[1:42] So I'll ask for our town staff
to stand both here in the front
[1:47] and on the side.
[1:49] So greatly appreciate all
the support and effort
[1:54] that you've put into this.
[1:56] And the three in the
front get to come and help
[1:58] me answer questions at the end.
[1:59] So I will be reading tonight.
[2:05] I know it's not
always the best style.
[2:07] I try to be more evocative,
but there's a lot of data
[2:10] that we're going to present.
[2:11] So we're the first town Hall
style event was more focused
[2:15] on what we wanted to do
this first year of my term,
[2:18] looking forward and what
were some of the concerns.
[2:21] I feel it's important
that we give the public
[2:24] where we stand today.
[2:26] What have we achieved and what
do we still have ahead of us.
[2:30] So I want to make
sure I get that right.
[2:32] So I do have notes.
[2:33] 
[2:35] It is also a time that we
recommit to building our town,
[2:40] especially now in
light of everything
[2:42] that's happening around us.
[2:44] So it is our State
of the town address.
[2:47] But it's not just about
the facts and figures,
[2:50] it's about a shared story.
[2:52] So you will see facts and
figures on the screen.
[2:55] Some of them I
mentioned some of them
[2:57] I won't because I don't want
to just read slides to you.
[3:00] I will also be sharing the
story that the numbers tell
[3:03] and the shared story that
we're writing together,
[3:06] the values that we're
going to carry forward,
[3:09] and the vision that we
pursue as one unified.
[3:13] Herndon, when I
first took office,
[3:16] I said that we needed
more transparency,
[3:18] and I think many of
you agreed with that.
[3:20] We also needed more
connection and more
[3:23] community wide conversation.
[3:25] And so that's why
we began this year
[3:27] with our Herndon our future,
our first town Hall style event.
[3:33] And so what we said then
still holds true now.
[3:36] Your voice matters and your
presence tonight proves it.
[3:40] And we will have at the end
of this an open question
[3:43] and answer period.
[3:44] So that way, unlike
town council meetings
[3:47] where you can come and
speak for three minutes
[3:49] and we're not allowed
really to respond.
[3:51] This is a way for us to
have an open dialogue.
[3:54] The evening is more
than checking boxes.
[3:57] It's about making meaning.
[3:59] I'm going to walk you
through the progress
[4:00] that we've made, not in
silos, but in the stories,
[4:03] as I just mentioned.
[4:04] It won't be by department
specifically, but by impact.
[4:08] So you'll see many
different departments
[4:10] working together for
the impact that you've
[4:13] seen in these numbers.
[4:15] You'll hear about some
challenges at the end.
[4:18] And more importantly,
you're going
[4:19] to hear about how we're rising
to meet these challenges.
[4:23] And you will have a sorry,
you'll have another opportunity
[4:27] for questions.
[4:27] I don't need to say
that this year hasn't
[4:30] been without its obstacles,
and I'll be honest about those
[4:33] as well.
[4:34] But more than anything, tonight
is about building momentum.
[4:38] It's about resilience
in our community
[4:41] and about the deep belief that
when we show up for each other,
[4:44] there's nothing we
can't accomplish.
[4:47] So again, thank you.
[4:48] Please give yourselves
a round of applause
[4:50] for showing up for one another.
[4:52] And thank you for caring.
[4:54] And we're going to
go ahead and begin.
[4:56] So we're going to just as a
note, here's our strategic plan.
[5:01] We've created this
a couple years ago.
[5:03] And it guides what the
town does and how we act
[5:07] on keeping a strategy in mind.
[5:08] So we'll be talking about
some of these topics today.
[5:13] And let's start with
what matters most safety.
[5:17] Because no matter who you are
or where you live in Herndon,
[5:20] every family
deserves to feel safe
[5:23] walking around
their neighborhood,
[5:24] letting their
children play outside,
[5:26] or driving to school or work
in the morning or biking.
[5:30] Over the past year, we've taken
a modern, community rooted
[5:34] approach to public safety one
that leverages smart tools,
[5:38] builds trust, and
gets real results.
[5:41] We welcomed Steven as
our new chief of police.
[5:45] Thank you, Steve, for
agreeing to do it.
[5:49] For many of you, that
name is already familiar.
[5:52] Chief behonick has dedicated
his entire career to Herndon,
[5:55] rising through the
ranks of our department
[5:57] with a focus on community
policing, partnership
[6:00] and approachability.
[6:01] And I witnessed that
in action every day.
[6:04] But he was with me this
morning at the schools
[6:07] working through youth safety.
[6:08] So he's definitely
about community
[6:13] policing and approachability.
[6:14] He knows our neighborhoods,
he knows our people,
[6:17] and he understands that
safety begins with connection.
[6:22] 
[6:24] That philosophy has shaped
everything we're doing.
[6:28] This year.
[6:28] We've launched a community
engagement team or seat team.
[6:32] These are officers who are going
to patrol on bike and on foot,
[6:35] building relationships
in neighborhoods
[6:38] and helping proactively address
issues before they escalate.
[6:41] One of them was going
to be here tonight
[6:43] but had a family emergency.
[6:45] These are officers that you
don't just see, but you talk to.
[6:50] They're there to listen,
to assist and to protect.
[6:54] We also expanded our network
of flock safety cameras,
[6:57] installing them at strategic
entrances and exits to the town.
[7:01] We did expand that
flock network.
[7:04] These license plate
reading cameras
[7:06] don't monitor
behavior or movement.
[7:08] They log vehicle data
in public rights of way,
[7:11] allowing our officers
to identify and track
[7:14] vehicles that are involved
in crimes such as theft,
[7:19] assault, or others.
[7:21] We're not working
in a vacuum either.
[7:23] We've created partnerships with
private businesses and HOAs that
[7:28] also use flock
cameras, and they've
[7:31] allowed us access to their
cameras in cases of emergency
[7:35] to safely and
legally collaborate
[7:37] in solving crimes
that may happen
[7:39] on their private property.
[7:42] It's a 21st century way
to multiply our resources
[7:45] without compromising
privacy for the safety
[7:48] of the entire community.
[7:50] 
[7:53] These efforts are
making a difference.
[7:55] Herndon saw a 16% reduction
in roadway accidents.
[7:59] A 28% decrease in
alcohol related crashes.
[8:03] Overall, you won't see
this number up there,
[8:06] but I did confirm it.
[8:07] Crime is down 22% from
last year at this time
[8:11] for the first three quarters.
[8:12] 
[8:17] That's fewer disruptions,
fewer injuries,
[8:20] and more peace of mind on our
streets, in our neighborhoods.
[8:24] We also know that long term
traffic safety requires
[8:27] planning, not just patrols.
[8:29] That's why we've embarked
on a comprehensive traffic
[8:32] safety plan funded
through the Safe Streets
[8:34] for all federal grant.
[8:36] We recently gathered
direct community feedback.
[8:40] So thank you to all of you
who participated in that,
[8:42] both anecdotal and geolocated,
through public events
[8:46] and interactive maps.
[8:48] We're marrying that up
with vdot and police data.
[8:52] Pass through traffic analyses.
[8:54] HPD incident reports to identify
our problem areas and targets.
[9:00] Our town council has set
a clear goal 0 fatalities,
[9:04] 0 serious injuries
within 12 years.
[9:07] And to make the
entire town safely
[9:09] commutable by
foot, bike, or car.
[9:12] We rarely have
fatalities currently,
[9:15] but it is a priority
to eliminate.
[9:17] Even as traffic patterns are
changing through the town
[9:19] as a result, both of
our own development
[9:22] presumably predominantly
around the Parkway, but also
[9:27] the development that's happening
around us in both Loudoun
[9:30] and Fairfax County, putting
more vehicles on the streets
[9:32] here in Herndon, we're also
examining potential enhancements
[9:36] to local bus access,
especially for areas
[9:39] of town that are underserved
or disconnected by major hubs.
[9:43] At the same time, we continue
to build our department
[9:46] in the last year, we've hired
two new officers, promoted 7,
[9:50] and we did add a
new k-9 officer.
[9:52] His name is pilot, who's
already doing great work.
[9:56] And of course, he's
stealing hearts around town.
[9:59] We've made it easier for
residents to report issues
[10:02] online, whether it's speeding,
parking, quality of life
[10:05] concerns, and we're aligning
public education, data driven
[10:09] enforcement and Neighborhood
Partnerships to not only respond
[10:13] to issues, but to prevent them.
[10:16] Being a safe and welcoming town
isn't just about what we stop.
[10:20] And I believe you said today,
Chief, that yes, the police
[10:24] are here to police,
but it's so much more.
[10:26] It's about what
we build together.
[10:29] It's about trust,
access, belonging
[10:33] and having a peace of mind.
[10:35] That's what we're
committed to delivering
[10:37] in HPD and throughout the town.
[10:40] 
[10:44] Community is more
than where you live.
[10:47] It's how you live with others.
[10:50] One of our greatest
responsibilities as a town
[10:53] is to create the
conditions where
[10:55] those connections can thrive.
[10:58] Connection is what turns a group
of houses into a neighborhood
[11:03] and a map into a home.
[11:07] That's why early in my tenure,
we held Herndon's very first
[11:10] town Hall event, our
Herndon our future,
[11:12] to lay out the vision and goals.
[11:14] But more importantly,
we open the floor
[11:15] to questions and discussions.
[11:17] No time limit, no filter.
[11:19] Neighbors speaking to neighbors.
[11:21] We're going to do the same
tonight, because a government
[11:23] that talks with the
people, not at them,
[11:27] is one that earns trust
and builds belonging.
[11:31] We also launched
minutes with the mayor.
[11:33] It's a monthly video
series that takes you
[11:35] behind the scenes with
our incredible staff
[11:37] and explains the projects that
shape your life every day.
[11:41] I don't know if you
caught me, but it
[11:42] was really great to be on the
DPW trucks and honk the horn
[11:45] and do fun things like that.
[11:47] Maybe we'll also be showing
new crime lab being developed
[11:50] and other kinds of things.
[11:52] So do watch that.
[11:53] We're evolving more coming soon.
[11:56] I'll also be starting a video
series with our businesses,
[11:59] so I'll intern
for a little while
[12:00] each of our businesses
to show what happens
[12:02] and what thriving business
life we have in Herndon.
[12:06] This year, we also
tackled one of the most
[12:08] consequential decisions
a council can ever
[12:11] make hiring a town manager.
[12:15] We didn't rush it.
[12:16] It took us about a year.
[12:18] We spent months,
almost 12, working
[12:21] through a thoughtful,
transparent process,
[12:24] developing interview criteria,
listening to staff and community
[12:29] voices, selecting someone
not just for the council,
[12:33] but for the entire town, for
our businesses, our employees
[12:38] and our residents.
[12:41] And we're proud to have
selected Dan Hoffman.
[12:44] Dan brings a track
record of success
[12:46] as a former town manager
in Winchester, Virginia,
[12:49] and as an assistant city
manager in Gainesville, Florida.
[12:52] He's known across
the Commonwealth
[12:54] and frankly, in Maryland
as well for his leadership
[12:57] on innovation,
digital engagement
[12:59] and forward thinking
infrastructure.
[13:02] Dan knows how to bring fresh
ideas from other jurisdictions.
[13:05] We've already
talked about several
[13:07] and how to tailor those ideas
to fit the unique spirit
[13:10] a town like Herndon has.
[13:13] He understands that good
government starts with people.
[13:16] And he's already begun
connecting with staff,
[13:19] listening to residents, and
identifying opportunities
[13:22] to make Herndon even stronger.
[13:24] With Dan, we have a leader
who matches our pace,
[13:28] our values and our aspirations.
[13:30] 
[13:34] While I drink my water, I do
want to introduce that Doctor.
[13:37] Liz Nadeau from Herndon high
school is also joining us.
[13:41] Thank you.
[13:42] 
[13:46] This slide highlights something
core to how we've led this year.
[13:50] It's not just what we do, but
how we do it through listening,
[13:53] outreach and shared ownership.
[13:55] First, our roadway
safety action plan.
[13:58] This wasn't just
a staff project.
[14:01] We went directly
to the residents
[14:02] to with interactive maps, open
input sessions in both English
[14:07] and Spanish, and surveys to
hear where they felt unsafe
[14:12] or where improvements
needed to be made.
[14:14] That local knowledge
is now directly shaping
[14:17] how we prioritize traffic
calming and pedestrian
[14:20] infrastructure in
neighborhoods across town,
[14:22] and it will do so
for the coming years
[14:24] as we work through the entire
CIP cemetery improvements.
[14:29] We know this is deeply
personal and meaningful place
[14:32] for many families, and
the choices we make there
[14:34] deserve to be made carefully.
[14:37] We engaged community members,
especially those living nearby.
[14:40] Even when they did not live in
the town of Herndon, to help
[14:43] ensure that the expansion
was respectful, sustainable
[14:47] and forward looking.
[14:48] And we're funding it through
a self-sustained model.
[14:51] We also launched the community
inclusion and engagement
[14:54] committee, or CISC, a resident
driven advisory group focused
[14:59] on making sure we're
building trust and equity
[15:02] into everything we do.
[15:04] They're already
helping us to improve
[15:06] language access,
outreach strategies
[15:08] and inclusive programming.
[15:10] And finally, the housing study.
[15:12] It's a critical step
in understanding
[15:14] Herndon's current and
future housing needs.
[15:17] Hopefully you're all doing
that online so we can give you
[15:20] the link after if you haven't.
[15:23] But we're not just
running numbers here.
[15:25] We're holding focus
groups, listening sessions,
[15:28] working with regional
partners to ensure
[15:30] that the final strategy
reflects our values, not
[15:33] just national trends.
[15:35] All of this ties back
to our commitment
[15:37] to engagement, to not just
act for the community,
[15:41] but to act with it.
[15:45] Beyond leadership, we've
invested in everyday connection.
[15:48] We host it one of the largest
resource fairs in years,
[15:51] bringing over 260 residents
to Herndon community
[15:55] center for housing,
job assistance,
[15:57] health services and more.
[15:59] And we're just getting started.
[16:00] We have plans to expand these
efforts throughout the year
[16:03] in neighborhoods, across town,
through our neighbors in action
[16:06] pricing program, we've provided
access to parks and rec services
[16:10] for more than 4250 youth,
removing financial barriers
[16:14] and making sure no child
Mrs. out on the chance
[16:16] to grow, play and belong.
[16:19] And with help from cornerstones.
[16:20] And she believes in me.
[16:21] 52 local kids were able
to attend camp on the go,
[16:25] bringing the joy of summer
right into Alabama drive park.
[16:28] And that's a program that we're
proud to continue and grow
[16:31] with the help of our
community resources,
[16:35] we've expanded translation
services across more programs
[16:38] and facilities, including
multilingual information screens
[16:42] at the community
center, and made
[16:44] it easier for
non-English speakers
[16:45] to sign up for activities,
attend meetings like this,
[16:49] and access services.
[16:51] Because belonging
means accessibility,
[16:53] not just availability.
[16:56] We're also strengthening
the glue of our town,
[16:59] the nonprofits and civic groups
who lift us up every day from
[17:02] fish to the closet, from the
woman's club to rotary support
[17:06] organizations that serve
the community in ways
[17:09] government alone cannot.
[17:11] And yes, we continue to invest
in arts through programs
[17:15] like nextstop theater, who has
engaged a new artistic director,
[17:18] not only bringing strong
professional theater that
[17:22] reflects the community that we
are and wish to be, but also
[17:26] through enhanced education
programming in our schools,
[17:29] accessibility for
under-resourced and facilitating
[17:32] enrichment and emotional
support in the form of
[17:35] directed writing for teens.
[17:37] 
[17:40] When we talk about vibrancy,
it's not just events.
[17:46] It's also about how we care
for the everyday environment
[17:49] in which we live.
[17:50] This year, our crews collected
over 7,500 tons of trash,
[17:55] recycling and yard waste.
[17:58] That's a cleaner, healthier
Herndon for everyone.
[18:01] But I will say we can still
improve on the recycling piece,
[18:04] so we'll talk about that.
[18:07] We conducted 402
water quality tests,
[18:10] inspected nearly 2000
200,000ft of sanitary
[18:14] and storm sewer lines to protect
both public health and property.
[18:19] We planted 151 new street
trees and redesigned seven town
[18:24] landscape beds, not just for
beauty, but to cool the streets,
[18:28] manage our runoff, and
create inviting spaces that
[18:32] show pride in where we live.
[18:35] We'll be seeing a lot
of this also happened.
[18:37] Downtown connection
doesn't stop, though.
[18:40] At the household level.
[18:41] It matters to our
economy as well.
[18:43] That's why we created a small
business improvement committee,
[18:46] bringing together
staff from planning,
[18:48] zoning, engineering
and finance to walk
[18:52] in the shoes of entrepreneurs.
[18:54] We're rethinking how we
permit, how we communicate,
[18:57] and how we can better
support those who are betting
[19:00] on Herndon, the folks
that invest their savings
[19:03] and their hopes into
small storefronts,
[19:06] food trucks, studios, shops.
[19:09] Because when we say you belong
here, it's not just a slogan,
[19:13] it's a promise and one that
I am personally making.
[19:17] Whether you're a new
immigrant, a lifelong resident,
[19:19] a working parent, or a
small business owner,
[19:22] we want you to see
yourself in Herndon.
[19:24] 
[19:29] Why the concern is
not just another town.
[19:32] We are a community that
has deep traditions,
[19:35] authentic identity, which
is somewhat rare, I think,
[19:38] in Northern Virginia.
[19:41] A joyful, if not
quirky, sometimes spirit
[19:46] that brings people together.
[19:48] And certainly we see that
even in Madison forest drive.
[19:51] When I talk about
quirky this past year,
[19:55] we've made some
meaningful investments
[19:56] in celebrating that
spirit, not only
[19:59] through what we
host and proclaim,
[20:01] but through how we
invite others in.
[20:05] We've held 35 public meetings,
work sessions and retreats,
[20:09] including new
retreats, and adopted
[20:11] a new policy to better
support community
[20:13] events and partnerships.
[20:15] Because celebrating who we
shouldn't be limited to what's
[20:18] already on the calendar.
[20:21] It should include what's
emerging, what's grassroots,
[20:24] and what reflects our
town's growing diversity,
[20:28] though admittedly this
particular aspect continues
[20:31] to be an ongoing
work to progress
[20:33] our policies and our processes.
[20:37] We brought fun and
approachability
[20:39] into town communications.
[20:42] Who noticed in the
bear over there.
[20:45] So we had an elder
in the bear campaign
[20:48] through the summer
for parks and rec,
[20:50] and a proclamation that
I made right after he
[20:52] left my yard the next day.
[20:55] And who saw the naked
recreation week video promotion.
[21:01] That was a fun one to have to
announce parks and rec week.
[21:05] We also added levity to some of
our campaigns and announcements.
[21:10] We have two major, important
milestones coming up the 50th
[21:15] anniversary of the Herndon
community center and the 250th
[21:18] anniversary of our nation.
[21:21] And so we're reminding
ourselves that our history
[21:24] doesn't just lie in our past.
[21:27] It's something that we live
and shape every single day.
[21:30] We've held a great
first community picnic.
[21:33] We had about 250
residents that came
[21:35] and we are planning
more for next year.
[21:38] Maybe we can take them to
other parts of the town
[21:40] to serve other communities.
[21:43] These create informal
spaces where council members
[21:46] and elected staff and neighbors
can break bread together
[21:49] and talk in ways
that feel a little
[21:51] less like a public meeting
and more like a shared meal
[21:55] together.
[21:56] Next year, we're launching
a new spring event
[21:59] to bring even more
people together
[22:00] in celebration of Herndon's
culture and character.
[22:03] I'll talk more about
that at the end.
[22:06] Through proclamations,
partnerships, and programming,
[22:08] we're recognizing the
people, cultures, and values
[22:11] that make Herndon home.
[22:13] We don't celebrate in
spite of our differences.
[22:16] We celebrate because of them.
[22:18] And we do it with clear
intent to build a town
[22:21] where everyone sees
themselves reflected,
[22:24] respected and welcomed.
[22:26] Herndon is not just
another dot on the map.
[22:29] We are a town with a soul,
a spirit, and a culture
[22:33] that stands apart from the
sprawl that we see around us.
[22:37] We don't aim to look
like anyone else.
[22:40] We happily embrace
our quirkiness
[22:42] and that's our strength.
[22:45] We've embraced that identity
through events, arts,
[22:48] traditions and community pride.
[22:50] From the return of Friday Night
Live to winter market to New
[22:53] events that are coming up.
[22:54] We're celebrating not just
where we are, but who we are.
[22:59] And these are not just events.
[23:00] They're shared experiences.
[23:02] There were neighbors
become friends.
[23:04] Kids make memories and where
newcomers feel welcomed.
[23:07] 
[23:11] Our brand live differently
isn't just a tagline,
[23:16] it's a challenge to each
and every one of us.
[23:20] To me, it's a challenge
to lead with creativity.
[23:24] To celebrate the
unconventional and to recognize
[23:28] that a truly inclusive,
joyful, expressive
[23:31] town is one where people feel
not just tolerated but seen.
[23:36] So whether you're dancing with
your kids at farmers market,
[23:39] clapping for a
local play, joining
[23:41] your first town festival, or
organizing one for someone else,
[23:45] know this.
[23:46] In Herndon we don't just live,
we live differently together.
[23:50] 
[23:54] Sorry, was one behind.
[23:57] OK, let's be honest.
[23:59] Delivering on all
these priorities
[24:01] takes more than good ideas.
[24:03] It takes financial discipline,
long term planning,
[24:06] and the courage to
make some difficult
[24:08] trade offs and
decisions in a time of
[24:10] national economic uncertainty.
[24:13] I'm proud to say that Herndon
has met that challenge head on.
[24:16] This year, we took bold
action to fix a long standing
[24:19] structural issue our
reliance on capital reserves
[24:23] to pay for recurring,
practicable, predictable needs.
[24:27] That's like dipping
into your savings
[24:28] to pay your electric bill.
[24:30] Manageable short term,
but unsustainable
[24:33] over the long term.
[24:35] In 26, we rebalance
that equation
[24:38] and lead a more honest, durable
foundation for budgeting
[24:41] now and into the future.
[24:43] At the same time, we've
maintained our triple-a bond
[24:45] rating from all three
major agencies, a signal
[24:48] that the outside
experts agree with us.
[24:51] Herndon is managing its finances
prudently and professionally,
[24:55] and we were once again
recognized with the GFOA.
[24:58] Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence
[25:00] in Financial Reporting for
the 50th 5 0 year in a row.
[25:06] Not many towns or
cities can say that.
[25:09] That kind of consistency
speaks volumes about our team's
[25:13] integrity, transportation,
and dedication.
[25:15] 
[25:21] Good fiscal management
isn't just about keeping
[25:23] the lights on, though.
[25:24] It's about using every dollar
to its fullest potential.
[25:28] That's why we've aggressively
pursued outside funding,
[25:31] and it's paying off.
[25:32] We've secured nearly 6 million
in transportation grants
[25:35] from nvta and the Virginia
Department of Transportation
[25:38] to improve local roads
and connectivity.
[25:41] 1.5 million in
environmental resilience
[25:44] funding for steam
stream restoration
[25:46] and flood mitigation.
[25:48] And a dedicated grant to fund
Herndon's first urban forestry
[25:53] master plan, helping
us to maintain and grow
[25:55] the tree canopy that
protects our neighborhoods
[25:58] and defines our town.
[26:00] We're also taking a smarter,
more phased approach
[26:03] to necessary cost increases.
[26:05] Instead of front loading major
costs like water and sewer
[26:10] those so that those
hikes are not on today's
[26:12] residents as much.
[26:14] We've spread that cost
over multiple years
[26:16] to include some bonding
and used financing tools.
[26:20] The bonding, and so that
new homes and businesses
[26:23] coming online will then
share the responsibility
[26:26] in those costs.
[26:27] So it's not all on us today.
[26:29] It's on the people
that are coming in
[26:31] as well that I think
is fairness in action.
[26:36] We've prioritized
self-sustaining funds.
[26:39] Our cemetery expansion is fully
funded by its own revenues,
[26:42] ensuring long term
viability as long term
[26:45] as there are enough space for
Graves' while being developed
[26:49] thoughtfully and respectfully.
[26:50] Our golf course improvements
from tee box refurbishments
[26:53] to drainage upgrades are also
funded from the course revenues,
[26:57] reinvesting where it
counts without drawing
[26:59] on the general fund and seeing
new programs added as well.
[27:03] 
[27:07] OK, we're going to spend
some time on this chart.
[27:09] It's a chart.
[27:10] This chart tells a story
that we've rarely, if ever,
[27:14] talked about.
[27:16] It's a quiet pressure
that we face each year
[27:19] to deliver more dramatically.
[27:22] Sorry to deliver more without
dramatically increasing
[27:26] costs to our residents.
[27:28] You'll notice that
revenue stays pretty
[27:30] flat across all of these years.
[27:34] That's because our
largest revenue
[27:35] source is real estate taxes.
[27:38] So that only changes if the
County changes assessed values.
[27:42] And I know they change
them every year.
[27:45] Or we adjust our tax rate.
[27:46] But adjusting our tax
rate up is something
[27:49] that we have to be
very cautious about
[27:50] and we don't want to
do on a regular basis.
[27:53] We know that households
are already under pressure
[27:56] and we don't want
to keep raising
[27:57] the burden year after year.
[28:00] On the other side of
this chart, though,
[28:01] expenses continue to climb.
[28:04] It's not because we're
hiring new people.
[28:06] At most, we hire at about one
person per year over this time.
[28:11] What's changed is cost for
benefits like retirement
[28:15] and health care.
[28:16] They've gone up significantly
and we can't control it.
[28:19] It's coming from the state and
we're talking double digits.
[28:24] 2/3 of our budget
is people based.
[28:27] And so when we get that kind
of an increase in health
[28:30] care costs, it has a significant
impact to our overall expenses.
[28:36] We're also seeing changes
in supply chain costs
[28:41] that everyone is seeing.
[28:43] Meanwhile, we continue
to ask our staff
[28:46] and they have consistently risen
to the challenge of doing more.
[28:50] They meet more expectations
maintaining aging buildings,
[28:55] responding to New
technology needs,
[28:58] and managing a fleet
of vehicles that
[29:00] are well beyond their
replacement cycles.
[29:03] We need to address all of
these and that also costs.
[29:08] We're also not immune to the
broader economic challenges
[29:10] that we're seeing.
[29:11] We see the ripple effects
from the federal marketplace,
[29:14] federal workplace
place reductions
[29:17] small business strain, which
in turn strains everyone.
[29:22] Commercial property
revenue in parts of town
[29:24] are also being affected.
[29:26] These all affect the local
economy and the services
[29:30] that we can provide.
[29:32] As a town of just 4.2mi with
very little undeveloped land.
[29:37] It's not like we can
put a data center there.
[29:40] We have limited levers to pull.
[29:43] The primary one is property tax.
[29:45] That's why we're focused on
growth and densification.
[29:50] But we do it in the right
places around the metro.
[29:54] So that way we can expand
our base, not just our rates.
[29:59] This also helps us to align
with infrastructure development
[30:03] services and placemaking goals.
[30:06] So that way we don't compromise
the town that we all love.
[30:10] Just to chase
revenue that I think
[30:14] is long term
responsible stewardship.
[30:17] Careful choices, not
just the convenient ones.
[30:21] What does that mean
for Herndon family.
[30:24] It means we are
trying to protect
[30:26] your household from wild
swings and utility Bills.
[30:29] Yes, they're going up, but we're
mitigating how much they go up.
[30:33] It means we're investing in
long term infrastructure now.
[30:37] So that way your children
and your grandchildren
[30:39] are not stuck paying for the
deferred maintenance costs
[30:42] later.
[30:43] It means your neighborhood has
the trees, the Clean Water,
[30:47] the walkable streets,
the emergency response
[30:51] that it needs and
deserves without raising
[30:54] your taxes unnecessarily.
[30:56] It means that when we
make financial decisions,
[30:59] we're thinking about
how they impact
[31:00] your everyday life, your
safety, your pocketbook,
[31:04] your peace of mind.
[31:06] That, again, is what stability.
[31:08] You can feel and confidence
in our fiscal responsibility
[31:13] looks like.
[31:14] In short, we're seeking
to invest in what matters.
[31:18] Avoiding what doesn't.
[31:19] And leading with
fiscal responsibility.
[31:23] We owe that to you.
[31:24] And I will promise that I
will keep driving us to that.
[31:27] 
[31:31] In Herndon, we're not just
planning for tomorrow.
[31:34] We're building it now.
[31:36] This year, we have made
transformative progress
[31:38] across development,
infrastructure, workforce
[31:42] and long range
planning to ensure
[31:44] that our town grows
with intention
[31:46] and integrity and care.
[31:48] A key focus area for us
moving forward is placemaking.
[31:52] That's the work of
turning our most
[31:54] visible public spaces
into meaningful,
[31:58] people centered destinations.
[32:01] We're not just looking
at what gets built,
[32:04] but what it feels like to walk,
to sit, to gather, to educate,
[32:11] Kate to connect in places
that define our town.
[32:16] I've asked the
staff, town council,
[32:19] planning commission to focus
intentionally on placemaking
[32:22] as we develop our new policies,
update zoning and consider
[32:26] use of public land, particularly
downtown and around the metro.
[32:30] This means thinking holistically
about lighting, signage,
[32:33] pedestrian flow, green
space, public art,
[32:36] storefront diversity,
and even sound.
[32:40] It means being
bold about creating
[32:42] spaces that reflect
Herndon's character,
[32:45] not just a developer's
renderings.
[32:48] Whether it's a Plaza downtown
or a corner by the station,
[32:52] our question is simple does
this feel like herndon?
[32:56] Does it feel like someplace
that our citizens want to be.
[33:00] 
[33:03] We've broken ground, literally,
on multiple development
[33:06] projects in the Herndon
transit oriented core.
[33:10] That's talk and transit
related growth areas.
[33:14] TRG these aren't just buildings,
they're the future of how
[33:17] we live, move and connect.
[33:19] At 555 Herndon Parkway,
construction is
[33:22] underway now for
400 new multifamily
[33:25] units with 5000ft of retail.
[33:28] And the site plan includes
capacity for up to 200,000ft
[33:33] of future office space.
[33:36] Meanwhile, in 13 150
world gate drive,
[33:40] it's moving through
the site plan process
[33:42] to replace aging
office stock with 400
[33:45] apartments, 47 townhomes
and 52 2 over 2 condos.
[33:50] If you drove by, I was at
Lidl doing the ribbon cutting
[33:53] this morning, and a
little bit later, you
[33:55] might have seen a plume of
dust from some of the work
[33:59] that they're doing at
this particular location.
[34:01] 
[34:04] 250 exchange place.
[34:08] And 575 Herndon Parkway are
both in active planning,
[34:13] collectively bringing
hundreds more homes
[34:16] and new commercial opportunities
within the reach of metro.
[34:20] This kind of growth
doesn't just happen.
[34:22] It's guided by vision.
[34:25] That's why we've
launched the update
[34:27] to our comprehensive plan.
[34:29] Also support it by a
$720,000 federal grant,
[34:34] and this will be our 25 year
roadmap for Herndon's future.
[34:38] It places environmental
and economic
[34:41] stewardship at its
heart and will be
[34:42] deeply shaped by public input.
[34:44] So it will look different.
[34:46] It will have
additional components
[34:47] to what we've seen before.
[34:50] As part of this work,
we're also undertaking
[34:53] a full economic
development strategy
[34:55] and reimagining how Herndon
can attract, support and retain
[34:59] businesses across sectors.
[35:01] 
[35:03] On infrastructure.
[35:05] We've advanced major utility
and accessibility projects
[35:08] like spring Downs sanitary
sewer replacement, which unlocks
[35:12] future development capacity, and
the central Eldon walkability
[35:16] project, bringing long overdue
ADA improvements between Center
[35:20] Street and Main Street.
[35:21] Our Sugarland run North stream
restoration project continues
[35:25] our work to reduce
erosion, protect property,
[35:28] and improve water quality.
[35:29] 
[35:32] This past year, we took a hard
look at our economic development
[35:35] program, what's working,
what needs attention
[35:37] and what will help
us grow stronger.
[35:39] We created we completed a
full program, reassessment.
[35:43] And promoted a new leader
who brings fresh energy
[35:46] and strategy to the work.
[35:48] We're now actively
implementing recommendations
[35:51] from a small business
improvement committee formed
[35:54] across our town for
better permitting, support
[35:58] to clear communication,
stronger coordination
[36:01] between departments.
[36:03] Our new economic
development manager and I
[36:05] are out cutting ribbons of
new businesses like Lidl
[36:08] today and meeting with
about five businesses
[36:11] existing businesses a month to
hear their needs and concerns
[36:14] and to build those
relationships.
[36:17] As part of our 2050
comprehensive plan,
[36:19] we've launched a full market
study and strategy development
[36:22] effort to make sure that
we're aligning economic growth
[36:25] with the kind of town
that we want to be,
[36:28] not just in square footage,
but in opportunity,
[36:31] quality of life and resilience.
[36:32] 
[36:35] We're also investing
in green infrastructure
[36:39] with a completed
urban tree inventory.
[36:41] We're actively
growing our canopy
[36:43] and pursuing sustainability
through grant
[36:45] funded planning, planting
and landscape redesigns.
[36:49] We are also launching a program
where community members can now
[36:52] sponsor new trees and
their ongoing maintenance
[36:54] through the town.
[36:55] You can actually get
a leaf or something
[36:57] named after you on in an
area that will designate.
[37:02] It's not just about shade, it's
about cooling our neighborhoods,
[37:05] managing stormwater and
protecting biodiversity.
[37:08] So really critically
important for the long term
[37:11] of our community.
[37:12] 
[37:15] Also, in green initiatives, you
might see I might have heard
[37:18] us talk about this building.
[37:20] Several of our buildings
will be getting
[37:22] more green as we work to enhance
and rehabilitate our buildings.
[37:29] We'll be keeping a green
perspective on that as well.
[37:32] 
[37:35] We're building the future not
just with concrete and code,
[37:39] but with people.
[37:40] We launched the Herndon
leadership cohort, filled
[37:43] 35 regular and 89 temporary
and part time roles,
[37:47] supported over 300 staff
through internal trainings.
[37:50] Two town employees were enrolled
at George Mason's MPA program,
[37:54] and two more participated in the
lead professional development
[37:58] program.
[37:59] This is all about creating
a workforce that's
[38:01] ready to lead Herndon
today and tomorrow
[38:05] in every corner of our town.
[38:08] We're not just
imagining the future.
[38:11] We construct it, we nurture
it, and we're preparing it.
[38:17] So that way we can serve
generations to come.
[38:19] 
[38:23] I think we've accomplished
quite a bit this year,
[38:26] and I'm proud of
how far we've come,
[38:29] and all of those that
have served us in enabling
[38:33] us to come this far.
[38:34] But I want to be clear, we
do still have challenges,
[38:37] very important
ones, and I believe
[38:39] it's just as important to
be honest and transparent
[38:42] about those.
[38:43] 
[38:46] From economic uncertainties to
long term infrastructure needs,
[38:50] housing affordability to an
evolving downtown redevelopment.
[38:54] These are not small
issues and they
[38:56] don't have easy answers,
certainly not ones that I
[38:59] could implement in nine months.
[39:01] But we're not shying
away from them.
[39:03] We are attacking them
head, head first.
[39:05] We've initiated major planning
efforts, including our housing
[39:09] study, economic development
strategy, and the 2050
[39:12] comprehensive plan
that I mentioned,
[39:14] and these will guide
our upcoming policy
[39:16] decisions, zoning updates
and capital investments.
[39:20] We've repositioned ourselves
on downtown redevelopment,
[39:23] and while the pace has
not been what we hoped,
[39:26] we are protecting
the town's interests
[39:28] and we are preparing
for the next opportunity
[39:31] with transparency and care.
[39:33] And while we are still in
litigation with Comstock
[39:36] regarding the contract,
we are actively
[39:38] engaging with downtown
business owners and residents
[39:41] to talk about the future
of all of downtown,
[39:45] not just the redevelopment area.
[39:48] We're focusing on a vibrant
destination downtown
[39:52] while taking interim steps
to support activity, identity
[39:55] and investment along the way.
[39:58] We do have open eyes, steady
leadership and clear intention.
[40:02] When we enact these, we're
navigating national headwinds.
[40:07] They're strong headwinds
from federal workforce shifts
[40:11] to cost increases and
making sure our decisions
[40:14] reflect long term thinking.
[40:16] We know these headwinds aren't
just abstract economic trends.
[40:20] They're deeply personal.
[40:21] Many of our residents are
impacted directly by reductions
[40:26] in government projects,
ongoing federal shutdowns,
[40:30] contractor layoffs from small
and large businesses alike.
[40:35] If you're a federal
employee, a contractor,
[40:37] or someone who owns
a small business,
[40:39] that depends on these workers.
[40:41] The disruptions ripple
out across households,
[40:44] schools and Main Street.
[40:48] That's why we monitor
index data closely,
[40:51] to anticipate the
shifts as best as we can
[40:53] and adjust, hopefully
in preparation.
[40:57] I personally meet
with other mayors
[40:58] and County chairs
from across the region
[41:01] every week to share insights,
strategies and support.
[41:05] Yesterday we met
about WIC and snap
[41:08] and how we can support
what's happening there.
[41:11] This is not a
moment for any town
[41:13] to go it alone, nor
for any resident
[41:16] to feel that they are alone.
[41:19] We are a community.
[41:20] It is time to be a community
and stand up together.
[41:24] 
[41:27] We can partner with non-profits
like Cornerstone's who
[41:31] have the mechanisms
and experience to help
[41:33] distribute aid effectively.
[41:36] We can help one
another very directly.
[41:38] If you see a neighbor in need
and you have the means to help
[41:42] stand in.
[41:44] I will be posting.
[41:45] I've posted some today about
some of our communities
[41:48] that have different
needs, and how you may get
[41:50] involved in that way as well.
[41:53] Last week I also met with
Northwest Federal Credit Union
[41:56] leadership, and they're offering
our residents impacted by
[42:00] the shutdown 0 interest loans.
[42:03] So if there's anyone that
you can refer them there.
[42:06] 
[42:09] We also collaborate
with our schools.
[42:11] It may not be the
jurisdiction of the mayor,
[42:13] but I hopefully have established
a strong relationship
[42:15] with all of the schools
that support Herndon kids.
[42:19] These are our families that
exist in those schools,
[42:22] and so it's our job to help
protect and make sure that they
[42:26] feel secure in all ways.
[42:29] Herndon has always shown
up for one another,
[42:33] and I'm expecting that we
will continue to do so.
[42:36] We've taken on the
hard work of investing
[42:39] in our IT infrastructure and
internal systems, efforts that
[42:43] are going generally
unseen because they happen
[42:46] behind the curtain, but they
are critical to delivering
[42:50] better, faster, more secure
services to the public.
[42:54] Staff are actively
evaluating where
[42:57] automation and smarter
tool use can free
[42:59] up time and improve accuracy.
[43:02] This includes not
just new technology,
[43:04] but training on the
systems we already have
[43:06] that may not be fully utilized.
[43:09] We're also exploring the
responsible use of AI
[43:12] and emerging digital platforms
to better engage with the public
[43:15] and make information
more accessible.
[43:18] And we're doing all of this
while keeping a vigilant eye
[43:20] on cybersecurity, especially
when it comes to protecting
[43:24] sensitive data and supporting
police technologies that help
[43:27] to keep our community safe.
[43:30] We're preparing for
significant growth.
[43:32] Just mentioned quite
a number of properties
[43:34] around the Herndon metro
station and the transit
[43:37] related growth area,
balancing opportunity
[43:40] with thoughtful
zoning, placemaking,
[43:43] and community engagement.
[43:45] Again, it's not about rushing.
[43:47] It's about getting it right
and being ahead of it.
[43:51] So I'll make a promise to you.
[43:54] And that promise
is the same promise
[43:55] I've always made, that I and
the council and the staff
[44:01] will be as transparent
as we can be.
[44:04] Sometimes we can't
say everything,
[44:07] but we will tell you when
we can't see everything
[44:09] at that particular moment.
[44:12] We will keep talking
about what's working
[44:16] and what still needs work.
[44:18] We will keep inviting you to
be a part of that discussion.
[44:22] Rising to meet our
challenges doesn't
[44:24] happen from behind a desk.
[44:26] It happens out here with
all of us working together.
[44:30] Herndon is strong.
[44:32] Herndon is ready.
[44:33] The best way to honor our
progress is to keep going.
[44:36] Eyes open.
[44:38] Voice is heard.
[44:39] Shoulders square.
[44:40] We rise together.
[44:41] 
[44:45] Last but not least.
[44:47] I'm keeping it cool.
[44:48] But I am burning to plug our
new annual spring event, which
[44:52] will be held may 16, 2026.
[44:55] So Mark your calendars now
we will officially launch.
[44:59] What exactly is happening
on next week, November 6.
[45:04] So be prepared to have an
onslaught of great fun.
[45:11] OK, and now to the main
reason we've started
[45:13] these town Hall style events.
[45:14] I want to hear from you.
[45:15] And so if you have any
questions in an orderly way,
[45:19] we'll come up to
the podium here.
[45:21] So that way we can record
it through televised.
[45:26] If we have people online who
would like to raise questions,
[45:29] then I will periodically
turn to our team
[45:33] there to have those brought up.
[45:35] So if you do, I
will tell you now,
[45:38] if you have a lot of questions,
I might ask you to pause
[45:43] and hold on your next questions
and let someone else come
[45:45] and then that way
people get turns
[45:47] and we can have you come back
with the rest of your questions.
[45:50] So I will also ask
our staff, sitting
[45:54] down here to help me answer
the questions as they come.
[45:56] So who would like to start.
[45:58] 
[46:08] Hello, my name is possibly read,
so I'm coming up Adam Linthicum.
[46:12] I've been in the
town for 12 years.
[46:14] Thank you to everybody
who's doing this.
[46:17] This means a lot that our
government cares about us.
[46:22] I want to note that
you said belonging
[46:25] and accessibility
were a big part of it
[46:28] was a theme in
your presentation.
[46:31] This is the most monochromatic
event I've attended so far,
[46:36] and I think we all know why
to a certain extent at least.
[46:43] And to that end, I was really
dismayed to hear that we are
[46:46] expanding the flock network.
[46:48] 
[46:51] That's the new cameras are.
[46:56] It's not reassuring to me.
[46:58] I do not believe that.
[46:59] It does not compromise
our privacy.
[47:03] There were a couple of pictures
from the no kings events.
[47:09] One was at the shopping center
in front of the sprouts and the.
[47:17] Now that we have camera
flock cameras in front
[47:20] of every entrance to
that shopping center,
[47:23] the government
now has a database
[47:26] of everybody who
attended that event that
[47:29] is not maintaining our privacy.
[47:31] This event, this system doesn't
need a warrant to access.
[47:36] It's been abused in countless
other jurisdictions.
[47:39] I'm not casting aspersions
on our own police,
[47:42] but it's dismaying
that we are expanding
[47:47] this system when
there's very little
[47:51] protections for the citizens.
[47:54] So yeah, thank you very
much for that comment.
[47:56] You can hear me, right.
[47:57] So there's two
different things going
[48:01] on in your comment in there.
[48:02] Some of those are on you can't
can you hear me in the back.
[48:05] Yeah oh she was
indicating she couldn't.
[48:08] So there's two different things.
[48:10] You have cameras that
are on private property.
[48:13] And again those weren't asked
for or installed by the police.
[48:16] But they are allowed to share
that information with us.
[48:19] We have the LPR which are
located in certain areas
[48:23] within the town, and there
are strict government
[48:26] regulations on those.
[48:29] They've legislature came out
with a 21 day purge period
[48:33] for those.
[48:34] Not any agency around can
just access our information.
[48:40] They have to ask for our
permission to do that.
[48:43] Just like if I go to
another jurisdiction,
[48:44] I have to ask for
their permission.
[48:46] If I was looking for.
[48:48] Say I was looking for a suspect
in a case that I was using.
[48:52] I can tell you some
very positive things
[48:54] that have come out of the LPR.
[48:55] We've had some cases here,
some robbery suspects, a pretty
[48:59] serious hit and run just a few
weeks ago that got us some very
[49:03] good leads, led us
to a few suspect
[49:07] vehicles, which we were then
able to locate the vehicle
[49:11] based on that information.
[49:13] So I have a lot of good stories
about where our LPR cameras have
[49:17] helped us to solve
a lot of crime,
[49:21] and it's happening
all over the region.
[49:24] But yes, there has to be
responsible use of them.
[49:27] And that involves I
think, a little bit
[49:29] of trust from the community.
[49:31] But we also have to model that.
[49:32] And we have to show you
that, it is trustworthy.
[49:36] I do understand there are a lot
of citizens that have concerns
[49:40] about flock camera systems.
[49:43] So I don't know if
I've answered that I
[49:47] regulations on the
private organizations that
[49:50] installed them.
[49:52] So if a private organization
wants to put cameras
[49:55] on their property,
that's between them
[49:58] and the flock corporation.
[50:01] And so even if it's the
Virginia State Police,
[50:05] they need to ask your
permission for that data.
[50:08] Yes OK.
[50:11] Well I am.
[50:14] Still not satisfied,
but I will accept.
[50:16] I completely understand, and I
may not convince you tonight,
[50:19] but if I can talk about how
we're going to leverage some
[50:23] of all of these things,
it's not just flock
[50:26] and it's not just the cameras.
[50:28] But we are following, trying to
get ahead of the curve of really
[50:33] harnessing technology
to our advantage
[50:37] so I can have officers out
there doing the community
[50:40] engagement things
I need them to do
[50:42] and takes up less time to
do some of these things
[50:44] that technology can help us do.
[50:47] We have started construction
of our crime center.
[50:50] And yeah, you can sit down.
[50:51] Yeah thank you very much.
[50:52] I appreciate your comments.
[50:54] We are working right
now and it's just kind
[50:56] of in the build out phase.
[50:58] We used no public funds.
[51:00] It was all seized asset accounts
to build out our crime center.
[51:03] This is going to unite and
have all of our technology
[51:06] coming to one location.
[51:08] So when we were working
on an active case,
[51:10] I can literally go to my
officers body cameras.
[51:12] I can view things live
as they're happening.
[51:14] I can have almost like a
Command Center going there.
[51:17] I can see where all my
officers are in town.
[51:19] I can go live to their body
cameras, to their police cars.
[51:22] We can check flock.
[51:23] All this technology.
[51:25] I can put a drone up in
the air and I can monitor
[51:27] public events for safety.
[51:30] A lot of our events that
we have here in town.
[51:33] So we are putting all this
together to use technology
[51:37] responsibly and to advance.
[51:40] We want to be a better police
department for this community.
[51:43] So again, I know that's probably
not satisfactory to you,
[51:47] but I do appreciate
your question.
[51:48] 
[51:52] You might want to stay there.
[51:55] Hi, my name is Yasmin.
[51:57] I grew up in Fairfax County.
[51:58] I think this is my
second state of the town.
[52:01] Thank you for doing these.
[52:02] I like them a lot.
[52:03] I appreciate them
and I appreciate
[52:05] all the good information.
[52:06] I also share concerns
about the flock cameras,
[52:08] and I have a couple
specific questions.
[52:11] Are we spending money
for flock data and do we.
[52:16] You said LPRs and I
forget how many you said,
[52:18] but do we give our data to ICE.
[52:22] And how do we know that flock
isn't collecting data on people
[52:27] and it's limited
to license plates.
[52:29] Is that simply information from
flock or is it corroborated.
[52:33] Say that last question
one more time.
[52:35] I'm sorry.
[52:35] How do we know for certain
that flock isn't collecting
[52:38] data besides license plates.
[52:42] Great question.
[52:43] So we do our LPs.
[52:46] We do pay for those.
[52:47] We do.
[52:47] We do have to fund those.
[52:50] We have them set
up in locations.
[52:54] I think there's a
responsible number to put in.
[52:58] Some jurisdictions have gotten
in trouble because they created
[53:00] literal dragnets of so you
couldn't drive-through my town
[53:04] or go anywhere without being
picked up on a flock camera.
[53:08] We've put them
strategically in areas
[53:10] where we want to get
that information.
[53:12] If someone is fleeing the
town at certain points
[53:15] that we felt was necessary,
I don't have information
[53:21] about I don't know what flock
could or couldn't be doing
[53:24] with the information,
but I could tell you
[53:27] that the legislature has
set up that after 21 days
[53:31] this information is purged.
[53:32] And to your question about ice
that we have to grant access
[53:40] to any agency that wants to
use any of our flock data,
[53:45] and so that doesn't happen.
[53:49] Does that.
[53:50] So we have to grant agency
would have to reach out to me.
[53:53] We have to share
permissions essentially.
[53:55] And we don't.
[53:57] We do not.
[53:58] So even if say they
had an ongoing case
[54:01] and I'll just pick a
jurisdiction on here Manassas.
[54:04] And they said, hey, we're
looking for a suspect
[54:05] that might be there.
[54:06] They have to ask us for
permission to access ours,
[54:08] just like I would
for them, because I
[54:11] would be nervous about that.
[54:12] I don't know what people's
motivations would be to search
[54:16] and use our data for that.
[54:18] But we use it for criminal
investigation purposes only.
[54:22] We don't monitor people.
[54:24] It monitors vehicle
license plates.
[54:27] So if I have a suspect I'm
looking for, say, a white Toyota
[54:31] I can search.
[54:33] I'll give you the example I had.
[54:34] I had a hit and
run and let's just
[54:37] say it was a white Toyota car.
[54:39] And I know they're hit and run
happened right around 1 o'clock
[54:41] in the morning.
[54:42] And the vehicle left so I
can put into that system.
[54:45] I'm looking for a
white Toyota Camry.
[54:47] And maybe I don't have but.
[54:49] And I might see it right
there in the flock.
[54:51] And so those are the
benefits of the flock.
[54:56] And then did I answer
all your questions.
[54:58] Do we know that it's not using
anything besides license plates
[55:01] or collecting data
besides license plates.
[55:04] It's just collecting
data on license plates.
[55:06] But like I said, 21
days and the information
[55:08] is purged from the systems.
[55:10] We would have to have special
permission to keep any of that.
[55:12] And that would be an ongoing
criminal case where we would
[55:14] then maybe have to
obtain search warrants
[55:16] to and go the legal process.
[55:18] Great questions.
[55:19] Thank you.
[55:21] I do want to point, as we
get our next person up,
[55:25] that we are collecting
your questions,
[55:28] and we will be publishing the
questions and the answers.
[55:31] And if there's anything
that we can't answer here,
[55:33] we will come back
and get the answers
[55:35] and make sure that those
go out to the community.
[55:37] 
[55:42] So thank you very
much for doing this.
[55:46] My name is Lauren Schmidt
and I live on Monroe street
[55:49] in Herndon.
[55:50] I've been here about 25 years.
[55:54] So my beautiful garden.
[55:56] Yeah, we just redid
our whole front yard.
[55:58] Went native.
[56:00] So it's probably a question
you hear all the time,
[56:03] but I'm not much on it.
[56:05] And if there's
information online
[56:08] you can point me to
that would be great.
[56:09] But I'm really interested
if you have any timeline
[56:12] about the development.
[56:14] And because it's really started
I went to vote the other day
[56:19] and I parked and then we
drove by and it's like,
[56:22] this is just right in
the middle of our town.
[56:25] I know it's not anybody's fault,
but if you have any information
[56:32] you could share.
[56:33] And I see Kirsten coming up.
[56:35] You're welcome to come up and
just kick me if I go too far.
[56:39] We don't have a timeline.
[56:41] It's in litigation.
[56:44] That's all dependent
on the court system.
[56:46] And what Comstock how they
react and what they do.
[56:52] So we went through
the appropriate steps.
[56:55] We've sent them the
title back in our name.
[56:58] All they had to do was sign it.
[57:00] We then issued I forget
what the legal term is,
[57:04] but basically we made it known
to anyone who might potentially,
[57:08] in case they thought to
sell it, that it could
[57:09] not be sold, that it's ours.
[57:12] We went through mediation
and then now into litigation.
[57:17] And I do encourage you to go and
see it's public record of what
[57:21] we said in the litigation.
[57:23] And is that on the town website.
[57:26] And it's in very plain language
so everyone can understand
[57:29] exactly what we're upset about.
[57:31] OK I think it's ours.
[57:33] And I'm going to just
one more question.
[57:35] Can you post your
presentation online.
[57:38] Sure OK.
[57:39] And then well, actually I'm
going to do another one.
[57:41] And that is to the
gentleman's comment
[57:44] about the cameras in the town.
[57:47] And I think it's
something that all of us
[57:49] get a little nervous
about, especially
[57:52] in the current climate.
[57:54] But if you're out in public,
someone can take your photograph
[57:58] and share it online
without your permission,
[58:02] because it only takes one
person to give permission
[58:05] to post a photograph.
[58:07] And that can be the person
who takes the picture.
[58:10] So we're all out there.
[58:13] So anyway, thank you again.
[58:14] Appreciate it.
[58:15] Thank you.
[58:18] Any questions.
[58:20] I know right.
[58:21] 
[58:24] Hi my name is Walt Schuller.
[58:27] I've lived here for 42 years
and have we watched a town
[58:33] go through many, many emotions.
[58:38] It became disconcerting for
me during the COVID time.
[58:43] I'm not up here
to ask a question.
[58:46] I'm here to compliment
the new chief,
[58:49] and I'm here to compliment
you and the town council
[58:53] for the first time in decades.
[58:57] I have a feeling of
confidence, and it
[59:00] comes down to your integrity,
and I appreciate that.
[59:04] Thank you.
[59:05] 
[59:10] Before we take another one, is
there anyone online, Mr. mayor.
[59:14] Pat wants to know if
unneeded prescription
[59:18] and over-the-counter medications
can be dropped off safely
[59:21] at HPD, or if there
are any other locations
[59:23] where they can dispose of
expired prescription medication.
[59:28] So we are no longer taking
the expired medication.
[59:32] We used to have a drop box
in front of our building.
[59:36] I made the decision to remove
the box because there are
[59:39] other agencies that do
that, not public agencies,
[59:42] but CVS and Walgreens, and they
all have programs that do that.
[59:46] I was bringing in
dangerous chemicals
[59:49] sometimes into the building and
exposing my officers to dangers
[59:52] of things we didn't know that
were being placed in that box,
[59:55] and I couldn't put my officers
in that type of danger,
[59:58] especially when there's already
companies out there that do it.
[1:00:01] If that answers the
question fully, I hope so.
[1:00:04] Can I mention one
thing I just discovered
[1:00:07] because I'm in that situation.
[1:00:08] Safeway also has a
right to the pharmacist.
[1:00:11] They have a metal box and they
will take anybody's prescription
[1:00:15] rather than going
for those online Mr.
[1:00:18] shorter is saying that
Safeway also will take them.
[1:00:22] Do we have a list
of those places.
[1:00:23] Can we publish a list
of them if it helps,
[1:00:28] I will speak to my public.
[1:00:32] Well, we'll put something out
online for you guys that'll.
[1:00:35] I think we put that out
when we removed the box,
[1:00:37] but I can repost that tomorrow.
[1:00:38] 
[1:00:41] Anything else online.
[1:00:43] No other questions that
haven't been addressed.
[1:00:45] OK OK.
[1:00:48] 
[1:00:51] Hello good to see you guys.
[1:00:54] So recently, I was at air Brook.
[1:00:57] It was an assault
between people.
[1:01:01] I was involved,
and I got charged.
[1:01:05] However, I think there
was a misunderstanding.
[1:01:08] I think there was a lack of
communication within the group.
[1:01:16] And that just snowballed
into just going
[1:01:21] towards the most powerful.
[1:01:24] I think I was the
most athletics.
[1:01:27] I think it was just easy
to pin it on me being
[1:01:30] responsible for everything.
[1:01:31] However, that being said, I
am still with an initiative
[1:01:38] to push for mental health
within the community.
[1:01:42] I have art developed and
within a company I've started.
[1:01:47] I am listed as a psychologist,
so I'm hoping to share my art.
[1:01:54] If the town of Vernon would
sponsor me to do that, I could.
[1:01:57] It would push for
nonviolent communication
[1:01:59] and also a heightening of
performance through the art.
[1:02:04] So I might want to reach
out to arts Herndon
[1:02:08] because they have the
mechanisms to work with artists
[1:02:12] and display that.
[1:02:13] Again, I'm very sorry
for what happened to you,
[1:02:16] but appreciate that you're
focused on mental health.
[1:02:20] Mental health certainly is
a concern in all communities
[1:02:26] and in our community.
[1:02:29] There are resources,
but we often hear,
[1:02:33] why can't you do something.
[1:02:34] Why can't you force a person.
[1:02:35] We cannot force anyone to
seek mental health services.
[1:02:40] So appreciate it.
[1:02:42] Thank you.
[1:02:43] Yeah, I've been around.
[1:02:44] It was at Brook and I've gone
to school throughout Herndon.
[1:02:50] I've played soccer
throughout Herndon,
[1:02:52] and I think people know me with
fitness and wellness right now.
[1:02:59] So just being with the town
of Herndon, sharing my art,
[1:03:03] even looking for a buyer for
my art is what I'm doing.
[1:03:07] And you could help that.
[1:03:09] So all that said, I could
just be a stable performance.
[1:03:20] Recommend you reach
out to answer.
[1:03:21] Yeah all right.
[1:03:22] Thank you.
[1:03:23] Cool Anyone else.
[1:03:25] 
[1:03:29] Yes so I mentioned our
new community inclusion
[1:03:38] and engagement committee, and
this is one of our new members,
[1:03:41] Rosemary Kendall.
[1:03:42] Hi, I'm Rosemary Kendall.
[1:03:43] I've lived in the greater
Herndon area for 40 years
[1:03:47] because we were over by
Hutchinson, which some people
[1:03:49] know is not Herndon.
[1:03:51] And then we've lived where we
are now for almost 30 years
[1:03:54] and I've heard this
presentation done twice now.
[1:03:57] I don't get the
feeling of Herndon
[1:03:59] being a multicultural
community, and I
[1:04:03] also don't get the feeling.
[1:04:07] And Adam referred to this, that
some people in our community,
[1:04:11] because of what's
happening with immigration,
[1:04:13] are afraid to come out.
[1:04:15] And I'm not saying you're
not handling it well.
[1:04:18] I don't hear it reflected
in your comments.
[1:04:21] So that's what I
would love to see,
[1:04:23] is we are a diverse
community that includes
[1:04:26] a large Spanish
speaking community
[1:04:29] from Central and South America.
[1:04:31] I don't hear that reflected in
what is talked about to reflect.
[1:04:36] Herndon so I just want to
make sure that we understand
[1:04:39] that there are people in our
community who are afraid one,
[1:04:43] and that we're a community
that includes those people
[1:04:46] and I don't get that feeling.
[1:04:48] So I'm just passing that along.
[1:04:49] OK thank you.
[1:04:50] And that's what your committee
will help us to do better.
[1:04:54] Yeah that and watch out
for the little kids.
[1:04:55] 
[1:04:58] Someone else.
[1:05:01] Yeah come on up.
[1:05:01] OK sorry.
[1:05:05] No, please.
[1:05:07] OK.
[1:05:09] Hi.
[1:05:09] I'm Nicole
wickenheiser, and I just
[1:05:11] want to say a couple things.
[1:05:13] First, in gratitude for this,
because I think this is great.
[1:05:16] Everybody's coming.
[1:05:16] Big turnout today.
[1:05:19] Thanks for big trash
because you know that.
[1:05:22] I think that's great.
[1:05:23] And I hope that we have
the money again next year
[1:05:25] because I think it's important.
[1:05:26] Also, I was talking
to the chief earlier
[1:05:29] because I have a
sophomore at Herndon high.
[1:05:33] Doctor noto, thank
you for coming.
[1:05:35] And I was concerned about
some of the violence that's
[1:05:38] been going on for the
past couple of weeks,
[1:05:42] and the safety of my kid who
runs around Herndon like it's
[1:05:46] his own private backyard.
[1:05:48] And it's one of the things that
we always loved about that.
[1:05:51] And so I was
talking to the chief
[1:05:52] about, what's been
going on in the safety
[1:05:55] of how things are going.
[1:05:56] And I really feel like
it's still safe for him
[1:06:02] to be skateboarding, even when
it gets dark up on the trail,
[1:06:05] all of that kind of stuff.
[1:06:06] And so I'm just really grateful.
[1:06:07] But I hope that you can just
elaborate a little bit about how
[1:06:13] we work with the
schools, the resource
[1:06:16] officers and other groups
of kids running around
[1:06:21] because Halloween is coming.
[1:06:23] So we're going to have
a lot of activity.
[1:06:24] It's going to be
really dark and people
[1:06:27] don't have money for chocolate.
[1:06:29] So what are we doing
with all of that.
[1:06:31] So I'm going to go sit
down and take that.
[1:06:34] So I'll start and
then I'll turn to you.
[1:06:38] Community safety is
a community issue
[1:06:42] and requires a
community solution.
[1:06:44] So we do need to stand by
and look out for one another.
[1:06:49] We all need to be diligent.
[1:06:51] And I don't mean
that in a mean way.
[1:06:54] I'm staff keep reminding
me that I should
[1:06:57] be locking my doors at night.
[1:06:59] I often forget, I'm sorry.
[1:07:03] 
[1:07:08] Don't mind me.
[1:07:08] So it's important
that we are aware
[1:07:13] and there are resources, say,
on scamming and other things.
[1:07:16] I know that does not get
to some of the violence
[1:07:18] that we've seen
recently, and I'll
[1:07:19] let the chief talk about that.
[1:07:21] But this is of utmost
importance to us.
[1:07:25] And that's why I started
with safety today.
[1:07:27] Doctor noto and miss elmquist.
[1:07:31] I have also been a part of this.
[1:07:33] There's been a group that
has been meeting to focus
[1:07:36] on the underlying issues
of youth violence,
[1:07:39] and how do we promote
safe, healthy behaviors
[1:07:43] and how do we seek out and
prevent some of these concerns.
[1:07:48] And so that includes
faith based communities,
[1:07:50] civic organizations, County
resources, and local resources.
[1:07:55] The chief joined me today.
[1:07:57] We did talk about some of the
specific concerns you mentioned.
[1:08:00] Kevin and chief.
[1:08:02] If you get the microphone
a little closer to you,
[1:08:05] it's much easier to hear.
[1:08:06] Understood how's that.
[1:08:08] I can hear myself now,
so it must be good.
[1:08:12] So what we've been talking about
in the last two weeks or so.
[1:08:17] We're talking about a
few different incidents.
[1:08:20] The difficult part is one of
them happened in Fairfax County
[1:08:24] and is being investigated
by the Fairfax
[1:08:26] County Police department.
[1:08:27] One of these incidents
happened here
[1:08:29] in the town of
Herndon that is being
[1:08:30] investigated by the
Herndon police department.
[1:08:33] There are some
sensitivities when you're
[1:08:36] dealing with both of these.
[1:08:38] And I can talk as much as I
can about the Herndon case,
[1:08:41] but I would have
you ask the Fairfax
[1:08:45] County from their perspective.
[1:08:46] But what I can tell you off
the bat is the Herndon police
[1:08:49] department and Fairfax
County Police department
[1:08:51] are working very well
together as we speak,
[1:08:54] investigating these cases.
[1:08:57] That being said, we have
to be very sensitive.
[1:09:04] There's real victims
in these cases,
[1:09:06] and there's families suffering
right now because of these acts.
[1:09:11] And so we're very aware of that.
[1:09:12] We're also very aware
of this community
[1:09:15] and keeping the community safe.
[1:09:18] I have one of the best
groups of officers
[1:09:20] I've ever worked with in this
town out there right now,
[1:09:24] working.
[1:09:24] They care about this town.
[1:09:25] They care about the
people in the town.
[1:09:28] And, I have an officer
that I have assigned
[1:09:32] to the high school,
and I know she splits
[1:09:34] her time a little
between the high school
[1:09:35] and the middle schools.
[1:09:37] I could use that
officer on the street
[1:09:38] because I'm short
staffed most times,
[1:09:40] but I know the value of
having them in the schools
[1:09:42] and supporting the schools.
[1:09:45] I was privileged today
to be able to attend.
[1:09:47] The mayor invited me in.
[1:09:48] The principals invited
me today to that event,
[1:09:51] and I was really moved to see
all of the different engines
[1:09:54] in the County that are working
to work on these problems
[1:10:00] and solve these problems
and get to these kids.
[1:10:02] And my mindset as a police
chief in this town has been
[1:10:06] and we talked about
this today enforcement.
[1:10:08] We have to be police
officers sometimes.
[1:10:11] Sometimes we just
have to do that.
[1:10:12] There has to be engagement.
[1:10:14] And I know that word
gets thrown around a lot,
[1:10:16] but we believe that word, right.
[1:10:18] We're going to be
launching our bike team,
[1:10:21] and that's all about
engaging with the community.
[1:10:23] It's all about when you see
an officer sitting in a car
[1:10:26] out there.
[1:10:26] Yeah, they're out there working.
[1:10:27] They're there to help you.
[1:10:28] But how likely is it
that a child might go up
[1:10:31] to that officer in the
car and knock on the door
[1:10:32] and say, and tell
them something.
[1:10:34] I think there is value in
having your officers out there
[1:10:38] on bicycles and on foot.
[1:10:40] And we're looking at the way
this community is building up.
[1:10:43] And just look at the 500
block of Herndon Parkway.
[1:10:46] It's going to be a
whole different way
[1:10:47] of policing those areas too.
[1:10:49] But to get back into that so
the engagement part of that
[1:10:53] is getting to the events
and meeting these kids
[1:10:56] when they're this big.
[1:10:58] And they're going to
remember those relationships
[1:11:01] with the officers.
[1:11:02] And that just builds over time.
[1:11:06] And that's our goal.
[1:11:07] And that's why I get
my officers into his.
[1:11:09] I wish I could send him
to every single event
[1:11:12] that I get invited to I just
don't have enough people.
[1:11:14] I wish I had more people
just to do that stuff,
[1:11:16] and I go to as many as I can.
[1:11:18] So safety of this community
is my number one priority.
[1:11:23] Since making chief, I
can't say that I've gotten
[1:11:25] more sleep at night, but.
[1:11:28] But from day one, from 1999,
when I started here to today,
[1:11:34] I still carry the same pride in
working for this organization
[1:11:37] and for supporting the
citizens of this town.
[1:11:40] So I kind of got
off on a tangent,
[1:11:43] but I hope that kind of
answers your question.
[1:11:46] Actually, can I have some.
[1:11:49] I was just going to
follow up and ask
[1:11:51] if some of the issues
around parcher, is it
[1:11:54] a problem around that area.
[1:11:56] Because there seems
to be a lot of more
[1:11:59] like violence sometimes
around the fields
[1:12:02] and around that street.
[1:12:03] Is it because it's
like right on the edge
[1:12:06] and it just kind of gets
lost in the policing.
[1:12:09] I'll repeat that.
[1:12:10] So that way it can be picked up.
[1:12:11] So the question is around, is
there more violence on parcher
[1:12:15] Avenue and the
area of Hutchinson.
[1:12:19] I will say again, crime overall
is down from where it was.
[1:12:23] And youth violence has not
increased from previous years.
[1:12:29] But I'll let chief.
[1:12:33] Sir, your question on when
an event happens somewhere,
[1:12:37] sometimes we then look back
and we look at that area
[1:12:38] and go, boy, we have a
real crime problem here.
[1:12:42] And it's more perception,
I think, than reality.
[1:12:46] There are it is a very busy
there's a lot of homes there.
[1:12:48] There's a lot of schools,
there's a lot of businesses.
[1:12:50] So there's just more foot
traffic in those areas
[1:12:52] and there's a lot of
people out and about.
[1:12:55] So sometimes in the
more congested areas,
[1:12:56] yeah, you might have
some more problems.
[1:12:58] I would say I couldn't even
comment on it because it's
[1:13:02] Fairfax County, right.
[1:13:05] But I would say it's probably at
this point more of a perception
[1:13:08] issue in that area.
[1:13:09] But if you feel that it is not.
[1:13:11] I know Fairfax County
Police department will
[1:13:14] come out and respond
to those, and I know
[1:13:16] they're active in those areas.
[1:13:17] But I would leave that
to them to comment on.
[1:13:20] 
[1:13:27] Folks, probably him more.
[1:13:31] So I should have asked
this question at first
[1:13:35] and I thought
somebody else would,
[1:13:36] and I didn't wait
for that reason.
[1:13:38] But anyway, I'm curious how
active ice has been in Herndon.
[1:13:44] And are they reaching
out to the police.
[1:13:49] And I'm in a group
that's a national group
[1:13:55] for grassroots
sort of gathering,
[1:13:58] and I have an
opportunity to set up,
[1:14:02] a Herndon based group that
might just help in whatever
[1:14:09] way might be possible.
[1:14:13] But I'm really curious about
how active ice has been.
[1:14:18] So there's two
different questions.
[1:14:19] There is how active.
[1:14:20] Are they.
[1:14:21] I don't know I don't keep
track of what ICE does.
[1:14:24] They don't call me if they're
working things in town.
[1:14:28] I don't seek them out.
[1:14:32] That's not our job.
[1:14:34] I have enough to do with
just policing the town.
[1:14:38] It would be like
sending my officers
[1:14:41] over to 495 to write parking
or to write speeding tickets.
[1:14:44] It's not my jurisdiction.
[1:14:45] It's not my job.
[1:14:46] It's not what we do.
[1:14:48] That's does that
answer your question.
[1:14:49] But that's fair.
[1:14:51] But I mean, as a citizen
of Herndon who is concerned
[1:14:55] because it's already
been mentioned,
[1:14:56] we have a very large
Hispanic community.
[1:15:00] I have heard stories from other
friends of mine who don't live
[1:15:03] in Herndon about people in
their towns being negatively
[1:15:09] impacted or picked up or.
[1:15:11] By ICE.
[1:15:13] And I'm just wondering,
resident of the town
[1:15:16] who really has an interest
in that particular thing.
[1:15:21] And in trying to ensure that
people's civil rights are.
[1:15:24] 
[1:15:27] Adhered to.
[1:15:28] And I think there's power
in people just being there.
[1:15:32] So we appreciate that.
[1:15:36] And I think that that's a
general community thing that we
[1:15:40] all want our rights protected,
the rights of all of us
[1:15:43] protected.
[1:15:45] Sorry we thank you and
we all care about that.
[1:15:49] I will say,
obviously, I've heard
[1:15:52] of anecdotally some
activity here or there.
[1:15:56] I've not heard of a lot.
[1:15:57] I've heard a lot
of fear regardless.
[1:16:00] So whether there is
activity or is not activity,
[1:16:04] there is still a
significant impact.
[1:16:07] So working with the schools,
with communities that
[1:16:11] have large populations
of non-English speakers,
[1:16:16] would be very helpful for any
group to assist our community.
[1:16:20] I spent a lot of time in
places, some apartment complexes
[1:16:24] and other communities
that have large numbers
[1:16:27] of Spanish speaking and
non-English speaking residents.
[1:16:32] It is a real fear.
[1:16:33] I know that our principals
join me a lot of times
[1:16:36] in these communities as well.
[1:16:39] We are protecting
them in the schools.
[1:16:41] They are more protected
in our schools
[1:16:44] than they are at home alone.
[1:16:45] I get that question a lot.
[1:16:47] We've also worked with
HPD on how to identify
[1:16:52] and for people to call the
police station to confirm
[1:16:55] that it's not
someone, that it is
[1:16:57] us, that it's not someone else.
[1:16:58] So we have changed protocols.
[1:17:00] We have policies around
how we as a town behave,
[1:17:04] and that we're not
asking immigration status
[1:17:06] unless there's a
criminal effect,
[1:17:08] which then goes to the County.
[1:17:10] And so then just a quick
follow up question.
[1:17:12] And so would be,
is there a place
[1:17:16] that I could go as a
citizen on the Facebook page
[1:17:19] or on the web page where I
can see how the town responds,
[1:17:23] so that if I was to start
forming a group like that, then
[1:17:27] we have the
information to look at.
[1:17:32] I'll let him answer the
question on the website.
[1:17:33] I don't think there is.
[1:17:35] I didn't see problems, but
we can talk more privately.
[1:17:38] Yeah, I can already see
there could be problems.
[1:17:41] Yes yeah.
[1:17:43] So I can withdraw my question.
[1:17:45] 
[1:17:47] And I said, I'd be happy to
discuss with you afterwards,
[1:17:50] if you like.
[1:17:51] I'll be around.
[1:17:51] OK perfect.
[1:17:52] Thank you.
[1:17:53] 
[1:17:55] Other questions.
[1:17:59] Should chief keep the mic.
[1:18:01] Mike no.
[1:18:06] OK, well, we can adjourn.
[1:18:09] I appreciate everyone coming.
[1:18:11] Thank you so much.
[1:18:13] If you do think of
questions, please reach
[1:18:14] out to me or to the clerk.
[1:18:17] They'll get those
questions to us.
[1:18:18] We will take all the
questions that came about.
[1:18:21] We'll also make sure that
the slides get published.
[1:18:26] Whoever asked the question, did
you also want all of my notes
[1:18:28] or did you want.
[1:18:29] That'd be awesome.
[1:18:30] OK, so we'll get that as well.
[1:18:32] 
[1:18:36] All right thank you all so much.
[1:18:38] And there's some water
and please get it for me.
[1:18:40] 
[1:18:48] I'm fine.
[1:18:49]