Like other jurisdictions across the country, the Town of Herndon is shifting to essential and core services, according to town manager Bill Ashton.
At an online Herndon Town Council meeting yesterday (Tuesday), Ashton said that the town ‘s top priority is continuing essential services like police, water and sewer, road networks, and public safety.
“Our focus has been on the continuity of core services throughout this crisis and beyond so that we have the ability to serve the community,” he said.
The town is encouraging staff to telework when possible. Staff who must interact directly with the public are practicing social distancing measures and taking protective measures.
“We just want to make sure that we are staffed to meet these needs,” Ashton said.
The town has also suspended hiring unless related to public safety and frozen capital expenditures unrelated to grant-funded projects. Private home visits are also restricted unless they are related to public safety. A moratorium is in effect on overtime as well.
The council is also considering plans to delay real estate tax due date to August 28 and delay transit occupancy taxes for hotels
Photo via Town of Herndon/Facebook
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