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

Published May 8, 2024 at 11:51PM | Updated July 1, 2024 at 11:02AM

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

Published April 24, 2024 at 11:32AM

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

Published March 11, 2024 at 2:30PM

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

Published February 28, 2024 at 3:12PM

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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Manassas City Council meeting gallops with opposition to horse carriages; Residents say ‘neigh’

By Potomac Local News

Published February 23, 2024 at 4:40PM | Updated February 26, 2024 at 1:33PM

During the Manassas City Council meeting on February 13, 2024, three residents voiced their concerns about the use of horse-drawn carriages in the city, urging for a ban on the practice.

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Schools

Tensions rise at joint Council, School Board meeting on Jennie Dean

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published February 23, 2024 at 3:50PM

Manassas Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Newman

The Manassas City School Board and Council held a joint meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, to discuss future plans for the new Jennie Dean Elementary School following the Board’s design approval on Feb. 13, 2024.

Council and board members met to move the process along and hopefully reach an agreement on a Special Use Permit (SUP) the School Board must obtain from the City Council before school construction may begin. Obtaining an SUP will move the decision to approve the designs and construction to the Planning Commission and then the City Council for a vote.

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Manassas City Council applauds Public Works 2023 achievements, seeks clarification on electric vehicle infrastructure and recycling initiatives

By Potomac Local News

Published February 19, 2024 at 8:50PM

Manassas City Public Works Director Steve Burke presented the annual report for the Public Works department to the Manassas City Council on February 13, 2024.

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Manassas City Council and School Board set to address education infrastructure, Jennie Dean Elementary School development

By Potomac Local News

Published February 19, 2024 at 7:00AM

Manassas Mayor Michele Davis Younger speaks at a ribbon cutting outside the John Conner III Public Safety Facility.

On February 20, 2024, the Manassas City Council will meet to discuss matters regarding education infrastructure and the development of the Jennie Dean Elementary School.

The agenda for the meeting encompassed various topics, including updates on the construction progress of the new Jennie Dean Elementary School. Furthermore, council members deliberated on the current condition of the existing school building and explored potential uses for the former Jennie Dean Elementary School building.

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Manassas councilwoman praises interim city manager, high employee satisfaction

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 7, 2024 at 4:00PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 9:06AM

Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis provided insights into the ongoing search for a new city manager and discussed the results of a recent city employment satisfaction survey.

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Prince William

Public input sought for Route 28 study; County considers bypass project amidst uncertainties

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2024 at 9:21AM

The Prince William County Department of Transportation and the Prince William County Planning Office are gathering public input for a multimodal corridor study on Route 28 in the Yorkshire area.

This study, funded by an $80,000 grant from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Transportation Planning Board, explores cost-effective alternatives to enhance multimodal travel options over a two-mile stretch of Route 28.