As the Manassas City Council is fresh off its retreat to Airlie Hotel and Conference Center in Warrenton and set to begin budget talks, Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis emphasized distinguishing between wants and needs when making decisions that impact the community. She stressed that council members serve as stewards of taxpayer money and must prioritize choices for the betterment of the community.
"When it comes to the budget, we have to look at wants and needs," Coates Ellis stated. "We're going to go through the budget highlights from last year to see where we are and where we're going. There will be some wants and needs brought up from the departments."
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During a city council meeting on January 8, 2o24, after the city's utility agency presented its annual report, Coates Ellis revealed that 120 purple street lights need replacement. She said this phenomenon is not unique to Manassas, as similar occurrences have been reported nationally, in Canada, and even in Ireland.
Coates Ellis said multiple residents have complained about the discolored lights, as they fail to illuminate dark areas properly.
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Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis held an end-of-year wrap-up discussion focused on rebuilding Jennie Dean Elementary School and the potential loss of open park fields.
About 25 residents attended the discussion at The City Tavern Restaurant in Manassas on December 7, 2023.
