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We asked the candidates for Manassas City Council about affordable housing

By Uriah Kiser

As we get closer to the start of early voting for the Fall 2024 election, Potomac Local News is dedicated to informing the community about candidates vying for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council and the mayor’s seat.

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City Hall Renovations Complete, Costs Higher Than Anticipated

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas City Hall

Manassas City Hall has reopened after significant renovations.

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Controversial Cultural Exchange: Chinese Leaders Visit Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

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Manassas property tax bills to increase

By Caitlyn Meisner
Downtown Manassas

On Monday, May 13, 2024, the Manassas City Council voted to increase real estate taxes, affecting residents across the city.

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City of Manassas celebrates Bee City USA designation with mural

By Kelly Sienkowski
A new wall mural at Kerbobble Toys will celebrate the Bee City USA designation of Manassas.

Theresa Coates Ellis, Patron Manassas City Council Member of Manassas Bee Festival (June 22); Patricia Kouttab, Owner of Kerbobble Toys; Sherry Day, building owner of 9216 Center St.; Mark Olsen, Chair and Kristen Kiefer, Executive Director, Historic Manassas Inc., proudly announce the launch to create a new wall mural at an entrance to Historic Manassas on the wall of  Kerbobble Toys celebrating the Bee City USA designation for the City of Manassas.

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Manassas City Council and Economic Development Authority to Discuss Manassas Shopping Center Purchase

By Uriah Kiser

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Republicans Unveil City Council Slate: Business Owner Xiao Yin Byrom Pledges to Tackle Challenges as Manassas Mayor

By Alan Gloss
Byrom

Longtime Manassas business owner Xiao Yin (pronounced Shee-ow Yin) has announced her candidacy as the Republican ticket for Mayor of Manassas, challenging incumbent Michelle Davis-Younger, the Democratic Party nominee.

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Residents divided as Manassas City Council grapples with proposed tax increase

By Caitlyn Meisner
Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger

Manassas City Council held a public hearing on the city’s budget, as residents once again are facing the prospect of paying more in taxes.

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Manassas City Council advertises higher property tax rate; Potential rise in homeowner, renter costs ahead

By Potomac Local News
Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

The Manassas City Council has voted to adopt an advertised property tax rate of $1.28 per $100 of property value, a decision that could lead to increased tax bills for homeowners and potentially higher costs for renters as landlords pass on the additional expense.

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Manassas proposed $330 million budget comes with tax hike on homeowners

By Potomac Local News
Manassas FY2025 funding sources.

Interim City Manager Douglas Keen presented the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 to the Manassas City Council on Monday, February 26, 2024, outlining a comprehensive plan to address various community needs and priorities.

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