Pradip Dhakal, originally from Nepal, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the mayoral race in the town of Herndon, Virginia, USA. He received formal confirmation of his candidacy from the Fairfax County Office of Elections.
A familiar face in local politics, councilmember Pradip Dhakal, who has served on the council for three consecutive terms, aims to step up to the mayoral position.
Expressing his vision for Herndon’s future, Dhakal emphasized the importance of inclusive leadership, open dialogue, and proactive initiatives to advance the town.
He highlighted his commitment to enhancing Herndon’s quality of life for all residents and stressed the need for leadership that reflects the diversity of the community.
Dhakal outlined key priorities for his campaign, including addressing affordability and workforce housing, implementing traffic management strategies, and enhancing overall safety measures.
In his bid for mayor, Dhakal has garnered support from various quarters, including the current mayor, Sheila Olem, state Sen. Jennifer Boysko, Del. Irene Shin, and former mayor Lisa Merkel. Notably, if elected, Dhakal would become the first person of color to hold the mayoral position in Herndon’s history.
His decision to run for mayor stems from community encouragement and backing from the majority of the current town council. Dhakal’s candidacy represents a significant milestone for diversity and representation in Herndon’s leadership landscape.
